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title: "Major Civil Engineering Works Framework"
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# Major Civil Engineering Works Framework

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/major-civil-engineering-works-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-050e45). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** DfI Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM): "Major Civil Engineering Works Framework". Published status: planning. Planned Pipeline Value: Value not published. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNING (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [DfI Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM)](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/dfi-transport-and-road-asset-management-tram-GB-PPON-PYQH-8789-DZPG)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** Value not published (currency not published)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Not published
- **Main Category:** works
- **Classifications (CPV):** Site preparation work, Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- **Delivery Location:** UKN0
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 1 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/major-civil-engineering-works-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-050e45#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-050e45`

## 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/major-civil-engineering-works-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-050e45#tl-md)

## Description
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is preparing to launch a procurement exercise for a new Major Civil Engineering Works Framework (works with an estimated value above £5million). 
The framework will aim to provide a flexible, efficient, and value-driven mechanism for delivering civil engineering related projects across Northern Ireland. The framework is anticipated to be multi-lot and multi-supplier, with a potential duration of up to 8 years.
The framework is to facilitate, but is not limited to, the following proposed scope:
•	Traditional Client Design project.
•	Design & Build.
•	Early Contractor Involvement (ECI). 
•	Construction of highway improvements.
•	Major capital renewal schemes.
•	Construction of major structures including grade separated junctions, bridges and retaining walls. 
It is currently intended to establish 4 lots based on project value ranges as outlined below:
•	Lot 1 will cover works ranging from £5m - £15m.
•	Lot 2 will cover works ranging from £15m - £40m.
•	Lot 3 will cover works ranging from £40m - £80m.
•	Lot 4 will cover works in excess of £80m.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planning
- **CPV codes:** 45100000, 45200000
- **Delivery regions:** UKN
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB

- **Contract Period:** 31/05/2026 to 31/05/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F019532-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-05-07T20:38:22.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T18:22:02.251Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-050e45