Surface Dressing Framework

DfI Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM)contractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-05a99bProcurement Act 2023SME suitablepending

Estimated value

Awarded value

£100.0m

Awarded 01 Jul 2026

Suppliers

32

18 SME

Lots

7

7 awarded

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
45220000
45233200
45233220
Contract locations
Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Priceprice70.00%
Qualityquality20.00%
Social Valuequality10.00%

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.

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LotTitleEst. valueStatus
1SDF S2 (Newry, Mourne & Down / North Down & Ards)£22.5mcomplete
2SDF W2 (Derry & Strabane / Fermanagh & Omagh)£21.3mcomplete
3SDF S1 (Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon)£15.0mcomplete
4SDF W1 (Mid Ulster N & S)£15.0mcomplete
5SDF N1 (Causeway Coast & Glens E & W)£11.3mcomplete