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# DfI TRAM Road Asset Management – Road Restraint Systems Framework

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/dfi-tram-road-asset-management-road-restraint-systems-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-0696cd). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** DfI Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM): "DfI TRAM Road Asset Management – Road Restraint Systems Framework". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £22,000,000. 4 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 9 Jul 2026, 15:00 BST. Published submission portal: etendersni.gov.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [DfI Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM)](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/dfi-transport-and-road-asset-management-tram-GB-PPON-PYQH-8789-DZPG)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £22,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 9 July 2026 at 15:00 BST
- **Lots:** 4
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** works
- **Classifications (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 (+2 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UKN, UKN06, UKN07, UKN08, UKN0A, UKN0B, UKN0C, UKN0D, UKN0E, UKN0F, UKN0G
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 6 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/dfi-tram-road-asset-management-road-restraint-systems-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-0696cd#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0696cd`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
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- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/dfi-tram-road-asset-management-road-restraint-systems-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-0696cd#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [etendersni.gov.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fetendersni.gov.uk%2Fepps)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/dfi-tram-road-asset-management-road-restraint-systems-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-0696cd#participate

## Description
This 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).

## Lots (4)
### Lot 1: RRSF P1 (Projects Lot)
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45000000, 45200000, 45220000, 45221000, 45223000, 45230000
- **Delivery regions:** UKN
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £4,000,000
- **Description:** 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.
- **Contract Period:** 01/11/2026 to 31/10/2030

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 2: RRSF N1 (Antrim and Newtownabbey; Causeway Coast and Glens; Mid and East Antrim)
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45000000, 45200000, 45220000, 45221000, 45223000, 45230000
- **Delivery regions:** UKN
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £7,750,000
- **Description:** 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...
- **Contract Period:** 01/11/2026 to 31/10/2030

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 3: RRSF E&S1 (Belfast; Lisburn and Castlereagh; Ards and North Down, Newry, Mourne and Down and Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon)
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45000000, 45200000, 45220000, 45221000, 45223000, 45230000
- **Delivery regions:** UKN
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £7,500,000
- **Description:** 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...
- **Contract Period:** 01/11/2026 to 31/10/2030

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 4: RRSF W1 (Derry and Strabane; Fermanagh & Omagh; Mid-Ulster)
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45000000, 45200000, 45220000, 45221000, 45223000, 45230000
- **Delivery regions:** UKN
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £7,250,000
- **Description:** 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 yea...
- **Contract Period:** 01/11/2026 to 31/10/2030

- **Options published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F043521-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-06-26T10:39:08.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T18:24:46.283Z
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