Official UK procurement notice
DfI TRAM Road Asset Management – Road Restraint Systems Framework
Authority: DfI Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM) (Central government)
What is being bought4 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThis tender notice is for the award of a public contract through an open procedure in accordance with section 20(1) and (2)(a) of the PA 2023.
RAM Road Restraint Systems Framework will include the following work activities:
A. Road restraint systems installation and/or repair (standalone RRS including maintenance, renewals and new installations);
B. Full or partial demolition of structures associated with road restraint systems;
C. Earthworks
D. Brickwork, blockwork and stonework
E. Structural concrete construction and/or repairs associated with road restraint systems;
F. Inspection assistance
G. Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) on a live trafficked public road network
H. Associated ancillary Works
Further ancillary works may be asked of the successful Supplier such as:
- Surface reinstatement
- Site clearance including vegetation removal
The Framework will comprise of three area Lots (Work Orders valued up to £750k exc VAT). A Project Lot will be used to deliver individual NEC ECC projects covering all the geographical areas detailed below (valued between £750,001 and £5m exc VAT
Area Lots;
- RRSF N1 – Causeway Coast & Glens, Mid & East Antrim and Antrim & Newtownabbey;
- RRSF E&S1 – Belfast, Lisburn & Castlereagh, Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon, Newry, Mourne & Down and Ards & North Down;
- RRSF W1 – Mid Ulster, Derry & Strabane and Fermanagh & Omagh.
This Framework will deliver works from Call-Off contracts with an overall cumulative value of £22m (ex VAT) over the four-year term. If the Contracting Authority is unable, for any reason, to award a new framework or to put in place an alternative regime to replace this Framework on its termination or expiry, any Call-Off Contract established under the Framework may be extended for a further period or periods up to a maximum of 12 additional months. This may increase the overall cumulative value to £27.5m (ex VAT).
- The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 30 Apr 2030, 23:59 BST.
- No preliminary market engagement: **Preliminary market engagement notice was published** The Authority conducted a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) online information session on Thursday 20th November 2025 for the Road Asset Management Structures and Road Restraint Systems Frameworks. Details of this can be found at: https://www.infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/articles/dfi-tram-preliminary-market-engagement Structures and Road Restraint Systems Frameworks Framework - UK2 Notice https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071861-2025 UK2: Preliminary Market Engagement notice Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-071861 Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05dc12 Published 6 November 2025, 3:42pm Last edited 7 November 2025, 9:36am
CPV: Construction work · Construction work for bridges and tunnels, shafts and subways · Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork · Engineering works and construction works · Erection of road-barriers · Structures construction work · Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Closed framework
- Call-offs
- every call-off is a further competition among the appointed suppliers
- Framework period
- 4 yrs from 1 Nov 2026
Published description of the framework
Three Measured Term Contracts (MTCs) covering three Contract Areas (Lots 2-4) will be awarded upon execution of the Framework. A Primary Supplier and Reserve Supplier will be appointed for each MTC Lot, as a result of the evaluation of the Framework tender submissions. The Primary Supplier will be required to carry out any such Works instructed by a Works Order, issued under the provisions of the MTC Call-Off Contract. The Call-Off Procedure for MTCs is set out in Volume 2 - Framework Information of the Framework contract documents.
All Suppliers that submit a valid tender for any MTC Lot and meet the minimum assessment requirements will be appointed as a Community Supplier on the Project Lot (Lot 1).
The Authority may, during the term of the Framework, identify one-off projects (within the range value of £750k to £5M) arising anywhere within the entire area covered by the Framework. Subject to eligibility rules, all Suppliers appointed to the Project Lot will be eligible to tender for these projects.
The Call-Off Procedure for One-Off Project Contracts is set out in Volume 2 - Framework Information of the Framework Contract Documents.
Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure
4 lots · all with a published value · win at most 3 of them · same conditions of participation on every lot · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1RRSF P1 (Projects Lot)Published value£4,000,000
Lot for NEC4 Call-Off Contracts awarded following a mini-competition process for Work Packages valued over £750,001 up to £5m covering all Framework contract areas.
- Economic & financial standing
As per Tender documentation – Refer to IFT Part B and TSP-1
- Technical & professional ability
As per Tender Documentation - Refer to TSP-2
Lot #2RRSF N1 (Antrim and Newtownabbey; Causeway Coast and Glens; Mid and East Antrim)Published value£7,750,000
ICC Measured Term Contract for structures works within the Antrim and Newtownabbey; Causeway Coast and Glens; Mid and East Antrim contract area (Works Orders valued up to £750k).
The proposed contract relates to works with a cumulative value of £6.2m (ex VAT) over a four year term. If the Contracting Authority is unable, for any reason, to award a new framework or to put in place an alternative regime to replace this Framework on its termination or expiry, any Call-Off Contract established under this Framework may be extended for a further period or periods up to a maximum of 12 additional months. This may increase the value to £7.75m (ex VAT).
- Economic & financial standing
As per Tender documentation – Refer to IFT Part B and TSP-1
- Technical & professional ability
As per Tender Documentation - Refer to TSP-2
Lot #3RRSF E&S1 (Belfast; Lisburn and Castlereagh; Ards and North Down, Newry, Mourne and Down and Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon)Published value£7,500,000
ICC Measured Term Contract for structures works within the Belfast; Lisburn and Castlereagh; Ards and North Down, Newry Mourne and Down and Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon contract area (Works Orders valued up to £750k).
The proposed contract relates to works with a cumulative value of £6m (ex VAT) over a four year term. If the Contracting Authority is unable, for any reason, to award a new framework or to put in place an alternative regime to replace this Framework on its termination or expiry, any Call-Off Contract established under this Framework may be extended for a further period or periods up to a maximum of 12 additional months. This may increase the value to £7.5m (ex VAT).
- Economic & financial standing
As per Tender documentation – Refer to IFT Part B and TSP-1
- Technical & professional ability
As per Tender Documentation - Refer to TSP-2
Lot #4RRSF W1 (Derry and Strabane; Fermanagh & Omagh; Mid-Ulster)Published value£7,250,000
Measured Term Contract for Structures works within the Derry and Strabane; Fermanagh & Omagh; Mid-Ulster contract area (Works Orders valued up to £750k).
The proposed contract relates to works with a cumulative value of £5.8m (ex VAT) over a four year term. If the Contracting Authority is unable, for any reason, to award a new framework or to put in place an alternative regime to replace this Framework on its termination or expiry, any Call-Off Contract established under this Framework may be extended for a further period or periods up to a maximum of 12 additional months. This may increase the value to £7.25m (ex VAT).
- Economic & financial standing
As per Tender documentation – Refer to IFT Part B and TSP-1
- Technical & professional ability
As per Tender Documentation - Refer to TSP-2
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published award criteria (2)
- Price
- Quality
- Economic & financial standing
As per Tender documentation – Refer to IFT Part B and TSP-1
- Technical & professional ability
As per Tender Documentation - Refer to TSP-2
- Price carries 70 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 7 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
- “DfI TRAM Road Asset Management – Road Restraint Systems Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: each call-off is a further competition, so the pricing contest starts after appointment.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Works
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · next expected 30 Apr 2030
- First published
- 12 May 2026, 14:51 BST
- Last source update
- 26 Jun 2026, 11:39 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 14 Sept 2026
- Authority reference
T-1159- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-043521- Latest notice
- Tender notice (UK4)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0696cdFind a Tender- Contract terms summary
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- Risks
The Authority has identified the following risks as risks that satisfy the criteria of Schedule 8 sub-paragraph (6)(a) of the Procurement Act 2023 i.e. that the risk/s could jeopardise the satisfactory performance of the contract but, because of their nature, cannot be addressed in the contract as awarded:
- (a) Extreme Adverse Weather Impacts and Climate Change: Extreme weather events (in particular, high winds, tidal surges and heavy rainfall) may impact service delivery. Increased extreme weather events and storm frequency may require future adaptation of the works carried out under this Framework. Such events may result in significant localised impacts within geographical location, e.g. specific Contract Areas, requiring changes to the scale or emphasis of contracted works. For NEC4 Project Call-Offs, Suppliers may be required to comply with Option X29 Climate Change Requirements, which could affect reporting obligations and data collection.
(b) Regulatory and Policy Changes: The Authority is engaged in developing policy in relation to Net Zero. The introduction of this policy and any potential new obligations in relation to environmental regulations may require adjustments to the scope of works provided under this Framework. The Framework and Call-Offs may be required to align with the Authority's future net zero and sustainability strategies. Changes to national or local carbon reduction targets may require modifications to materials, methods, or delivery schedules.
(c) Changes to DfI internal policy: The Authority is engaged in developing a strategy for a new approach to how the public road network is maintained. This strategy seeks to deliver a structured approach to road maintenance through high-quality interventions that are focused, targeted and based on reliable and timely analytics. The scope of services may be affected by anticipated reforms introduced by the strategy. There is also a known risk that priorities may shift, requiring changes to the scope or emphasis of contracted works.
AND
- Has concluded that there is a possibility that the contract may have to be modified as a result of a materialisation of the known risk/s at a later date in accordance with Schedule 8 paragraph 5 of the Procurement Act 2023.
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 9 Jul 2026, 15:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 9 Jul 2026, 15:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Tenders must be submitted electronically via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) opportunity on eTendersNI, website details immediately below.
Paper submissions will not be accepted or considered and will be rejected by the Contracting Authority.
The tender documents are available with unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: ULR etendersni.gov.uk/epps ↗
For this procurement, all Supplier Technical and Financial submissions must be uploaded exclusively via Lot 1 (RRSF P1 - Project Lot) on the eTendersNI platform. Lot 1 will serve as the single, centralised submission point for all Lots within the Framework. Accordingly, Suppliers must select Lot 1 on eTendersNI (in addition to all other Lots they are tendering for) regardless of whether they are submitting a tender for Lot 1 itself.
Timeline
12 May 2026 → 1 Nov 2026 · 6 dates- Tender notice published163 days ago12 May 2026, 14:51 BST
- Latest notice published118 days ago26 Jun 2026, 11:39 BST
- Clarification questions by105 days ago9 Jul 2026, 15:00 BST
- Admission / appointment period ends105 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown9 Jul 2026, 15:00 BST
- Award decision expected by38 days ago14 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST
- Today22 Oct 2026
- Contract startsin 9 days1 Nov 2026
Notice history
8 events · 5 releases on Find a Tender · since 12 May 2026- Tender notice published12 May 2026, 14:51 BSTUK4
- Tender notice published12 May 2026, 15:07 BSTUK4
- Tender notice published21 May 2026, 16:35 BSTUK4
- Deadline moved to 29 Jun 2026, 15:00 BST21 May 2026, 16:35 BST+14 days · was 15 Jun 2026, 15:00 BST
- Tender notice published19 Jun 2026, 12:39 BSTUK4
- Deadline moved to 6 Jul 2026, 15:00 BST19 Jun 2026, 12:39 BST+7 days · was 29 Jun 2026, 15:00 BST
- Tender notice published26 Jun 2026, 11:39 BSTUK4
- Deadline moved to 9 Jul 2026, 15:00 BST26 Jun 2026, 11:39 BST+3 days · was 6 Jul 2026, 15:00 BST
Published amendments (3)
The TSP Receipt Deadline has been amended to 3pm on Monday 29th June.
The TSP Receipt Deadline has been amended to 3pm on Monday 6th July 2026.
The TSP Receipt Deadline has been amended to 3pm on Thursday 9th July 2026.
Routine re-releases (5)
- 2026-05: 2 releases · 12 May 2026, 12 May 2026
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (5)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
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