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# DfI TRAM Road Asset Management - Surfacing Framework B

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/dfi-tram-road-asset-management-surfacing-framework-b-ocds-h6vhtk-05aa17). 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 - Surfacing Framework B". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £181,500,000. 5 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 18 Dec 2025, 15:00 GMT. Published submission portal: etendersni.gov.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (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):** £181,500,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 18 December 2025 at 15:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 5
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** works
- **Classifications (CPV):** Various surface works, Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- **Delivery Location:** UKN, UKN0, UKN06, UKN08, UKN0B, UKN0C
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 5 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/dfi-tram-road-asset-management-surfacing-framework-b-ocds-h6vhtk-05aa17#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-05aa17`

## 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.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **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-surfacing-framework-b-ocds-h6vhtk-05aa17#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-surfacing-framework-b-ocds-h6vhtk-05aa17#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 Surfacing Framework B will include the following work activities: delivery of two or more concurrent resurfacing schemes on a public road; laying various types of asphalt surfacing by mechanical means and by hand, reshaping of carriageways, adjustment of street furniture to new levels, adjustment/provision of kerblines, adjustment/provision of carriageway drainage systems, Temporary Traffic Management, road marking/studs, other associated ancillary works. The Framework will comprise of four area Lots (Works Orders valued above £50k up to £750k) and a Project Lot (projects valued above £750k up to £5m) covering the following areas:
- SFB E2 - Belfast South;
- SFB N2 - Coleraine & Limavady;
- SFB W3 - Dungannon; and
- SFB S2 – Down.
This Framework will deliver works from Call-Off contracts with an overall cumulative value of £150m (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 £181.5m (ex VAT).

## Lots (5)
### Lot 1: SFB P1 (Projects Lot)
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 45200000, 45233200
- **Delivery regions:** UKN
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £24,000,000
- **Description:** Lot for NEC4 Call-Off Contracts awarded following a mini-competition process for Work Packages valued over £750k up to £5m covering all Framework contract areas.
- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2026 to 31/03/2030

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 2: SFB E2 (Belfast South)
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 45200000, 45233200
- **Delivery regions:** UKN
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £45,000,000
- **Description:** ICC Measured Term Contract for asphalt surfacing works within the Belfast South contract area (Works Orders valued above £50k up to £750k).
The proposed contract relates to works with a cumulative value of £36m (ex VAT) over a four year term. If the ...
- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2026 to 31/03/2030

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 3: SFB N2 (Coleraine and Limavady)
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 45200000, 45233200
- **Delivery regions:** UKN
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £42,500,000
- **Description:** ICC Measured Term Contract for asphalt surfacing works within the Coleraine and Limavady contract area (Works Orders valued above £50k up to £750k).
The proposed contract relates to works with a cumulative value of £34m (ex VAT) over a four year term...
- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2026 to 31/03/2030

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 4: SFB W3 (Dungannon)
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 45200000, 45233200
- **Delivery regions:** UKN
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £36,500,000
- **Description:** ICC Measured Term Contract for asphalt surfacing works within the Dungannon contract area (Works Orders valued above £50k up to £750k).
The proposed contract relates to works with a cumulative value of £29.2m (ex VAT) over a four year term. If the Co...
- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2026 to 31/03/2030

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 5: SFB S2 (Down)
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 45200000, 45233200
- **Delivery regions:** UKN
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £33,500,000
- **Description:** ICC Measured Term Contract for asphalt surfacing works within the Newry, Mourne & Down East (Down) contract area (Works Orders valued above £50k up to £750k).
The proposed contract relates to works with a cumulative value of £29.2m (ex VAT) over a fo...
- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2026 to 31/03/2030

- **Options published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** 1 (cancelled)

  - Supplier(s): **Not published**

  - Date: 04/02/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F071704-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-02-10T08:23:10.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T18:22:08.985Z
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