Official UK procurement notice
DfI TRAM - Supply of Various Mobile Plant and Machinery
Authority: DfI Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM) (Central government)
DfI TRAM have a requirement for the Supply and Delivery of Various Mobile Plant and Machinery to 190 Larne Road, Ballymena, BT42 3HA. The overall requirement will be divided into the following Lots. Published lot titles: Lot 1 – Supply and Delivery of 4 no. Skid Steer Loaders (with the option to purchase a further 2 no. if funding becomes available); Lot 2 – Supply and Delivery of 4 no. 8000KG Specialist Machinery Carrier Trailers (with the option to purchase a further 2 no. if funding becomes available); Lot 3 – Supply and Delivery of 4 no.13,000 – 16,000 KG Tracked Excavators; Lot 4 – Supply and Delivery of 2 no. 2,400 – 2,650 KG Mini Tracked Excavators.
What is being bought4 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionDfI TRAM have a requirement for the Supply and Delivery of Various Mobile Plant and Machinery to 190 Larne Road, Ballymena, BT42 3HA. The overall requirement will be divided into the following Lots. Lot 1 – Supply and Delivery of 4 no. Skid Steer Loaders (with the option to purchase a further 2 no. if funding becomes available) Lot 2 – Supply and Delivery of 4 no. 8000KG Specialist Machinery Carrier Trailers (with the option to purchase a further 2 no. if funding becomes available) Lot 3 – Supply and Delivery of 4 no.13,000 – 16,000 KG Tracked Excavators Lot 4 – Supply and Delivery of 2 no. 2,400 – 2,650 KG Mini Tracked Excavators
CPV: Construction machinery and equipment · Earthmoving and excavating machinery, and associated parts · Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders, and mining machinery · Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation · Vehicle bodies, trailers or semi-trailers
Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure
4 lots · all with a published value (£856,000 together) · same conditions of participation on every lot · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1Supply and Delivery of 4 no. Skid Steer Loaders (with the option to purchase a further 2 no. if funding becomes available)Published value£200,000
The department have a requirement for the Supply and Delivery of 4 no. Skid Steer Loaders (with the option to purchase a further 2 no. if funding becomes available) to 190 Larne Road, Ballymena, BT42 3HA.
- Technical & professional ability
As per tender documentation
Lot #2Supply and Delivery of 4 no. 8000KG Specialist Machinery Carrier Trailers (with the option to purchase a further 2 no. if funding becomes available)Published value£90,000
The department have a requirement for the Supply and Delivery of 4 no. 8000KG Specialist Machinery Carrier Trailers (with the option to purchase a further 2 no. if funding becomes available) to 190 Larne Road, Ballymena, BT42 3HA.
- Technical & professional ability
As per tender documentation
Lot #3Supply and Delivery of 4 no.13,000 – 16,000 KG Tracked ExcavatorsPublished value£504,000
The department have a requirement for the Supply and Delivery of 4 no. 13,000 – 16,000 KG Tracked Excavators to 190 Larne Road, Ballymena, BT42 3HA.
- Technical & professional ability
As per tender documentation
Lot #4Supply and Delivery of 2 no. 2,400 – 2,650 KG Mini Tracked ExcavatorsPublished value£62,000
The department have a requirement for the Supply and Delivery of 2 no. 2,400 – 2,650 KG Mini Tracked Excavators to 190 Larne Road, Ballymena, BT42 3HA.
- Technical & professional ability
As per tender documentation
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The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
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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 sub-criteria (1)
- Quantitative Criteria: 100%
Published award criteria (1)
- Quantitative Criteria
- Technical & professional ability
As per tender documentation
- Price carries 100 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 10 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
- Turnover usually expected: about £124,000 – ~£1,008,000 per lot (twice each lot's annual value).
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula. Turnover is an indicative market norm (≈2× annual value), not a published condition.
Competition analysis · published record, not a forecast of who will bid
How DfI Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM) buys Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders, and mining machinery (CPV 4326), and who usually turns up
DfI Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM)’s published record next to the market for the same work. Frameworks and DPS are left out: they draw different bid counts. Whole-market view: Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders, and mining machinery (CPV 4326) →
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Most of this buyer’s recorded winners were registered in the region where that award was delivered.
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How long buyers here take to decide after bids close.
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Only decided tenders count, so slow ones still waiting are not in.
Half of these awards have an award date within 39 days of the bid deadline.
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How often work is awarded with no recorded rival.
Direct awards and tenders where every published lot count shows one bid.
Both shares are minimums: some awards have no bid count.
Thin markets produce this too; it is not proof of a tailored specification.
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How many bids did past lots attract?
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How many bids past lots received.
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Past bids do not predict this tender.
1 bid22% / 11%
2–346% / 6%
4–632% / 33%
7+0% / 50%
How did awards compare with estimates?
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Where winning prices landed against estimates.
Each colour shows awards below, close to or above the published estimate, one lot at a time.
Past prices are a guide, not a bid price.
Below estimate9% / 38%
Within ±2%91% / 38%
Above estimate0% / 25%
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Lot #1Supply and Delivery of 4 no. Skid Steer Loaders (with the option to purchase a further 2 no. if funding becomes available)CPV 4326Published estimate£200k
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How many bids this lot may attract.
The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.
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A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid28%
2–333%
4–631%
7+8%
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Where the award price may land.
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Based on 1 comparable award. Each lot reflects its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.
Middle 50%£194k–£200k
Estimate£200k
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucher Municipal LimitedWorked for this buyer | DfI TRAM - Supply and Delivery of Four Engine Driven Snow Blowersruns to Feb 2027 | — | £412k | Similar wording and category |
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Who could compete for this lot?
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None is confirmed as a bidder.
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Who could compete for this lot?
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None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
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| £6.3m74 awards in 36m · last this month | 16 live · £3.2m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=17 | |
| £1.5m9 awards in 36m · last 1 month ago | 3 live · £482k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 6% below n=2 | |
| £942k3 awards in 36m · last 6 months ago | 3 live · £469k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 3% above n=2 | |
| £149k4 awards in 36m · last 6 months ago | 3 live · £149k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 2% below n=3 | |
| £287k6 awards in 36m · last 29 months ago | None on file | 31% below n=4 |
Lot #2Supply and Delivery of 4 no. 8000KG Specialist Machinery Carrier Trailers (with the option to purchase a further 2 no. if funding becomes available)CPV 4326Published estimate£90k
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How many bids this lot may attract.
The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.
Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid25%
2–332%
4–634%
7+10%
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Where the award price may land.
The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
Based on 1 comparable award. Each lot reflects its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.
Middle 50%£90k
Estimate£90k
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Why listed |
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| Bucher Municipal LimitedWorked for this buyer | DfI TRAM - Supply and Delivery of Four Engine Driven Snow Blowersruns to Feb 2027 | — | £412k | Similar wording and category |
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
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Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
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| £1.5m9 awards in 36m · last 1 month ago | 3 live · £482k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 6% below n=2 | |
Sunbelt Rentals LtdLarge | £1.6m36 awards in 36m · last 3 months ago | 4 live · £1.1m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=4 |
GAP Group LimitedLarge | £418k19 awards in 36m · last 4 months ago | 3 live · £177k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 41% below n=1 |
| £942k3 awards in 36m · last 6 months ago | 3 live · £469k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 3% above n=2 | |
Balmers GMSME | £329k8 awards in 36m · last 4 months ago | 2 live · £50k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs |
Lot #3Supply and Delivery of 4 no.13,000 – 16,000 KG Tracked ExcavatorsCPV 4326Published estimate£504k
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How many bids this lot may attract.
The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.
Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid29%
2–331%
4–632%
7+8%
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Where the award price may land.
The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
Based on 1 comparable award. Each lot reflects its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.
Middle 50%£489k–£504k
Estimate£504k
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucher Municipal LimitedWorked for this buyer | DfI TRAM - Supply and Delivery of Four Engine Driven Snow Blowersruns to Feb 2027 | — | £412k | Similar wording and category |
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
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Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
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| £1.5m9 awards in 36m · last 1 month ago | 3 live · £482k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 6% below n=2 | |
| £704k8 awards in 36m · last 3 months ago | 2 live · £514k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 16% above n=3 | |
| £942k3 awards in 36m · last 6 months ago | 3 live · £469k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 3% above n=2 | |
| £149k4 awards in 36m · last 6 months ago | 3 live · £149k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 2% below n=3 | |
| £287k6 awards in 36m · last 29 months ago | None on file | 31% below n=4 |
Lot #4Supply and Delivery of 2 no. 2,400 – 2,650 KG Mini Tracked ExcavatorsCPV 4326Published estimate£62k
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How many bids this lot may attract.
The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.
Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid27%
2–330%
4–633%
7+10%
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Where the award price may land.
The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
Based on 1 comparable award. Each lot reflects its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.
Middle 50%£62k
Estimate£62k
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucher Municipal LimitedWorked for this buyer | DfI TRAM - Supply and Delivery of Four Engine Driven Snow Blowersruns to Feb 2027 | — | £412k | Similar wording and category |
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
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Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| £1.5m9 awards in 36m · last 1 month ago | 3 live · £482k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 6% below n=2 | |
| £704k8 awards in 36m · last 3 months ago | 2 live · £514k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 16% above n=3 | |
| £942k3 awards in 36m · last 6 months ago | 3 live · £469k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 3% above n=2 | |
| £149k4 awards in 36m · last 6 months ago | 3 live · £149k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 2% below n=3 | |
| £31k1 award in 36m · last 5 months ago | None on file | no comparable pairs |
About this data
- Source. Official UK public procurement notices (Find a Tender), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. New notices arrive through the day; the figures are rebuilt nightly. Contracts Finder contracts appear on the Retender Radar, not yet in these figures.
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Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Open for tender
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 5 Nov 2026, 14:59 GMT
- Last source update
- 5 Nov 2026, 14:59 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 22 Dec 2026
- Authority reference
CfT 6766757- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-105311- Latest notice
- Tender notice (UK4)
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- Tender submission deadline
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- Clarification deadline
- 30 Nov 2026, 15:00 GMT
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Timeline
5 Nov 2026 → 4 Jan 2027 · 5 dates- Tender notice published13h ago5 Nov 2026, 14:59 GMT
- Today6 Nov 2026
- Clarification questions byin 24 days30 Nov 2026, 15:00 GMT
- Submission deadlinein 31 days7 Dec 2026, 15:00 GMT
- Award decision expected byin 46 days22 Dec 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Contract startsin 58 days4 Jan 2027
Notice history
1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender- Tender notice published5 Nov 2026, 14:59 GMTUK4
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Nothing awarded yet- Awards (0)
- No award published
- Contracts (0)
- No contract published
- Bid statistics
- No aggregate bid statistics published
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (1)
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