DfI TRAM Permanent Cold-lay Surfacing Material (PCSM)
DfI Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM) · Central government
In brief
DfI Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM) awarded construction and IT and software work to Total Pipeline Specialists (Ni) Limited and Emtek Ireland Limited on 10 March 2026.
The notice gives a value of £1,200,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 2 March 2026.
It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PCSM product for use on the network 2 March 2026 to 1 March 2029 What this lot coversPermanent Cold-Lay Surfacing Material - road repair material supplied in bag and tub. | Construction, IT services and software | £576,000 |
| PCSM product for use on the network in wet weather conditions (water activated binder). 2 March 2026 to 1 March 2029 What this lot coversPermanent Cold-Lay Surfacing Material - water activated - road repair material supplied in bag and tub. | — | £624,000 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Pipeline Specialists (Ni) Limited (SME) 6 bids received | PCSM product for use on the network | £576,000 | Awarded 26 February 2026 11 March 2026 to 10 March 2029 |
| Emtek Ireland Limited (SME) 4 bids received | PCSM product for use on the network in wet weather conditions (water activated binder). | £624,000 | Awarded 26 February 2026 11 March 2026 to 10 March 2029 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 073602-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 081927-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 002950-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 017883-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 029012-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
30Awards
17Suppliers it has used most for construction
- FP Mccann Limited4 contracts
- John Mcquillan (Contracts) Limited4 contracts
- Gibson Quarries (Banbridge) Limited3 contracts
- Northstone Materials Limited2 contracts
- Patrick Keenan Quarries2 contracts
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From notice 073602-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 13 November 2025, last updated 30 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.