Surface Dressing Framework
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£100.0m
Suppliers
32
Lots
7
Published
06 Jul 2026
Description
This tender notice is for the award of a Framework (a public contract) following a competitive tendering procedure by means of an open procedure in accordance with section 20(1) and (2)(a) of the Procurement Act 2023. The Road Asset Management (RAM) Surface Dressing Framework will include the following work activities: - Application of surface dressing. - Associated road markings. - Delivery of temporary traffic management as part of associated civils works on live trafficked public roads. - Other associated ancillary works. The Framework comprises seven Lots. This notice sets out the eligible suppliers being appointed to the Framework. A Surface Dressing Measured Term Contract (MTC) will be awarded from each Lot to deliver surface dressing schemes each valued up to £750,000 (excluding VAT). Each Lot corresponds to a specific geographical area: Lot 1 - SDF S1 - Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon; Lot 2 - SDF S2 - Newry, Mourne & Down / Ards & North Down; Lot 2 - SDF E1 - Belfast / Lisburn & Castlereagh; Lot 4 - SDF N1 - Causeway Coast & Glens; Lot 5 - SDF N2 - Mid & East Antrim / Antrim & Newtownabbey; Lot 6 - SDF W1 - Mid Ulster; Lot 7 - SDF W2 - Derry & Strabane / Fermanagh & Omagh The overall cumulative value of the Framework is £80m (ex VAT) over the four-year Framework Term. If the Contracting Authority is unable, for any reason, to award a new Surface Dressing Framework or to put in place an alternative regime to replace this Framework on its termination or expiry, any MTC Call-Off Contract established under this 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 of this Framework to £100m (ex VAT). Framework Lot values may be shared with other Lots.
Scope
- Reference
- T-1146
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 31 Mar 2026 to 31 Mar 2030
- CPV classifications
- 452200004523320045233220
- Contract locations
- Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | — | price | 70.00% |
| Quality | — | quality | 20.00% |
| Social Value | — | quality | 10.00% |
Participation
Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.
As per Tender Stage documentation - Refer to IFT & TSP documentation.
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details· 7 awards
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£22.5m
Award date
01 Jul 2026
Contract start
25 Aug 2026
Contract end
25 Aug 2030
Lots · 7 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SDF S2 (Newry, Mourne & Down / North Down & Ards) | £22.5m | complete |
| 2 | SDF W2 (Derry & Strabane / Fermanagh & Omagh) | £21.3m | complete |
| 3 | SDF S1 (Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon) | £15.0m | complete |
| 4 | SDF W1 (Mid Ulster N & S) | £15.0m | complete |
| 5 | SDF N1 (Causeway Coast & Glens E & W) | £11.3m | complete |