Road Asset Management (RAM) Structures and Road Restraint Systems Frameworks – *Preliminary Market Engagement*R
A Prior Information Notice
by DFI TRANSPORT AND ROAD ASSET MANAGEMENT (TRAM)
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Framework (Works)
- Duration
- 4 year
- Value
- ___
- Sector
- CONSTRUCTION
- Published
- 06 Nov 2025
- Delivery
- 01 Sep 2026 to 31 Aug 2030
- Deadline
- n/a
Concepts
Location
Northern Ireland:
1 buyer
Description
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is intending to procure two new Road Asset Management (RAM) Frameworks - Structures Framework and Road Restraint Systems Framework. It is intended that the frameworks will include the following key work activities. Structures Framework: • Full or partial demolition of structures. • Scour protection and maintenance works. • Earthworks. • Culvert upgrades/maintenance including lining and invert repair works. • General bridge/structures maintenance. • Working in water. • Brickwork, blockwork and stonework. • Structural concrete construction and/or repairs. • Installation of precast beams or box culverts. • Structural steelwork including repairs. • Inspection assistance. • Works on or in the vicinity of the Northern Ireland Railways (NIR). • TTM on a live trafficked public road network. • Associated Road Restraint Systems (RRS) installation and/or repair. • Associated ancillary works. Road Restraint Systems Framework: • RRS installation and/or repair. • Earthworks. • Brickwork, blockwork and stonework. • Structural concrete construction and/or repairs associated with RRS. • Inspection assistance. • Full or partial demolition of structures associated with RRS. • TTM on a live trafficked public road network. • Associated ancillary works. Each framework will comprise of three geographical Area Lots (as detailed below), and a Project Lot. A Measured Term Contract (MTC) Call-Off will be awarded for each Area Lot. A Primary Supplier and Reserve Supplier will be appointed for each MTC Lot, as a result of the evaluation of the Framework tender submissions. Each MTC will deliver related works commissioned through Works Orders, each with a value of up to £750k. A Project Lot will be used to deliver individual NEC ECC projects covering all the geographical areas detailed below, each with an estimated value of over £750k up to £5m (Exc VAT). Area Lots: Western – Derry and Strabane; Fermanagh & Omagh; Mid-Ulster. Eastern and Southern – Belfast; Lisburn and Castlereagh; Ards and North Down; Newry Mourne, Down and Armagh; Banbridge and Craigavon. Northern – Antrim and Newtownabbey; Causeway Coast and Glens; Mid and East Antrim.
CPV Codes
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
- 45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork
- 45221000 - Construction work for bridges and tunnels, shafts and subways
- 45223000 - Structures construction work
Other Information
** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. **
Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-05dc12
- FTS 071740-2025