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# DfI TRAM T-1145 Framework Contract for Surfacing Framework A

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/dfi-tram-t-1145-framework-contract-for-surfacing-framework-a-ocds-h6vhtk-04b4a6). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Department for Infrastructure - Transport and Road Asset Management TRAM: "DfI TRAM T-1145 Framework Contract for Surfacing Framework A". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £242,500,000. 6 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 31 Jan 2025, 15:00 GMT. Published submission portal: etendersni.gov.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Department for Infrastructure - Transport and Road Asset Management TRAM](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/department-for-infrastructure-transport-and-road-asset-manag-GB-FTS-150378)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £242,500,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 31 January 2025 at 15:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 6
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** works
- **Classifications (CPV):** Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork, Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- **Delivery Location:** UKN, UKN0, UKN06, UKN08, UKN0B, UKN0F, UKN0G
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/dfi-tram-t-1145-framework-contract-for-surfacing-framework-a-ocds-h6vhtk-04b4a6#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-04b4a6`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **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-t-1145-framework-contract-for-surfacing-framework-a-ocds-h6vhtk-04b4a6#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-t-1145-framework-contract-for-surfacing-framework-a-ocds-h6vhtk-04b4a6#participate

## Description
RAM Surfacing Framework A will deliver Works through Call-Off Contracts for all lots under the Framework. These works may include but are not limited to: laying carriageway asphalt surfacing; delivery of two or more concurrent resurfacing schemes on a public road; reshaping of carriageways; delivery of Temporary Traffic Management; adjustment of street furniture to new levels; adjustment and/or provision of kerb lines; adjustment and/or provision of carriageway drainage systems; provision of road markings and studs. The Framework will comprise of five area Lots (delivering multiple Works Orders each valued between £50k to £750k) and a Project Lot (delivering projects valued between £750k and £5m in all areas). The five area lots are: Mid and East Antrim; Newry and Mourne; Cookstown and Magherafelt; Omagh; and Belfast North.

## Lots (6)
### Lot 1: SFA P1 Projects Lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 45230000
- **Delivery regions:** UKN

- **Estimated Value:** £30,000,000
- **Description:** RAM Surfacing Framework A will deliver Works through Call-Off Contracts for all lots under the Framework. These works may include but are not limited to: laying carriageway asphalt surfacing; delivery of two or more concurrent resurfacing schemes on ...

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: SFA N1 Mid and East Antrim
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 45230000
- **Delivery regions:** UKN

- **Estimated Value:** £48,500,000
- **Description:** RAM Surfacing Framework A will deliver Works through Call-Off Contracts for all lots under the Framework. These works may include but are not limited to: laying carriageway asphalt surfacing; delivery of two or more concurrent resurfacing schemes on ...

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 3: SFA S1 Newry and Mourne
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 45230000
- **Delivery regions:** UKN

- **Estimated Value:** £47,500,000
- **Description:** RAM Surfacing Framework A will deliver Works through Call-Off Contracts for all lots under the Framework. These works may include but are not limited to: laying carriageway asphalt surfacing; delivery of two or more concurrent resurfacing schemes on ...

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 4: SFA W1 Cookstown and Magherafelt
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 45230000
- **Delivery regions:** UKN

- **Estimated Value:** £46,500,000
- **Description:** RAM Surfacing Framework A will deliver Works through Call-Off Contracts for all lots under the Framework. These works may include but are not limited to: laying carriageway asphalt surfacing; delivery of two or more concurrent resurfacing schemes on ...

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 5: SFA W2 Omagh
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 45230000
- **Delivery regions:** UKN

- **Estimated Value:** £42,500,000
- **Description:** RAM Surfacing Framework A will deliver Works through Call-Off Contracts for all lots under the Framework. These works may include but are not limited to: laying carriageway asphalt surfacing; delivery of two or more concurrent resurfacing schemes on ...

### Lot 6: SFA E1 Belfast North
- **Lot id:** `6`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 45230000
- **Delivery regions:** UKN

- **Estimated Value:** £27,500,000
- **Description:** RAM Surfacing Framework A will deliver Works through Call-Off Contracts for all lots under the Framework. These works may include but are not limited to: laying carriageway asphalt surfacing; delivery of two or more concurrent resurfacing schemes on ...

- **Renewal published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (6)
- **Award:** SFA P1 (Projects Lot) (active)
  - Award id: `030314-2025-1-1`
  - Supplier(s): **FP McCann, GIBSON QUARRIES BANBRIDGE LIMITED, JOHN MCQUILLAN CONTRACTS LTD (+4 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-97464`, `GB-FTS-131898`, `GB-FTS-157995`, `GB-FTS-65169`, `GB-FTS-4384`, `GB-FTS-4368`, `GB-FTS-77633`
  - Value: £30,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** SFA N1 (Mid and East Antrim) (active)
  - Award id: `030314-2025-2-2`
  - Supplier(s): **Northstone Materials Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-65169`
  - Value: £48,500,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** SFA S1 (Newry and Mourne) (active)
  - Award id: `030314-2025-3-3`
  - Supplier(s): **GIBSON QUARRIES BANBRIDGE LIMITED**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-131898`
  - Value: £47,500,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** SFA W1 (Cookstown and Magherafelt) (active)
  - Award id: `030314-2025-4-4`
  - Supplier(s): **PATRICK KEENAN**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-4384`
  - Value: £46,500,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** SFA W2 (Omagh) (active)
  - Award id: `030314-2025-5-5`
  - Supplier(s): **PATRICK KEENAN**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-4384`
  - Value: £42,500,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** SFA E1 (Belfast North) (active)
  - Award id: `030314-2025-6-6`
  - Supplier(s): **JOHN MCQUILLAN CONTRACTS LTD**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-157995`
  - Value: £27,500,000 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (6)
- **Contract:** SFA P1 (Projects Lot) (active)
  - Signed Value: £30,000,000
  - Signed Date: 29/04/2025

- **Contract:** SFA N1 (Mid and East Antrim) (active)
  - Signed Value: £48,500,000
  - Signed Date: 29/04/2025

- **Contract:** SFA S1 (Newry and Mourne) (active)
  - Signed Value: £47,500,000
  - Signed Date: 29/04/2025

- **Contract:** SFA W1 (Cookstown and Magherafelt) (active)
  - Signed Value: £46,500,000
  - Signed Date: 29/04/2025

- **Contract:** SFA W2 (Omagh) (active)
  - Signed Value: £42,500,000
  - Signed Date: 29/04/2025

- **Contract:** SFA E1 (Belfast North) (active)
  - Signed Value: £27,500,000
  - Signed Date: 29/04/2025

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F030314-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-06-05T14:07:06.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T17:56:07.430Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-04b4a6