DfI TRAM - Provision of Maintenance for Small Horticultural Equipment
DfI Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM) · Central government
In brief
DfI Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM) awarded grounds maintenance work to Da Forgie on 6 September 2026.
The notice gives a value of £350,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 2 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 20 July 2026.
It is split into 7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Area 20 July 2026 to 19 July 2028 What this lot coversAirport Road Depot, Balloo Depot, Sprucefield Depot | Grounds maintenance and landscaping | £50,000 |
| Northwest 20 July 2026 to 19 July 2028 What this lot coversNorthbrook Workshop | Grounds maintenance and landscaping | £50,000 |
| Northeast 20 July 2026 to 19 July 2028 What this lot coversBallykeel Workshop | Grounds maintenance and landscaping | £50,000 |
| Western 20 July 2026 to 19 July 2028 What this lot coversArvalee Workshop | Grounds maintenance and landscaping | £50,000 |
| Southwest 20 July 2026 to 19 July 2028 What this lot coversSilverhill Workshop | Grounds maintenance and landscaping | £50,000 |
| Southern 20 July 2026 to 19 July 2028 What this lot coversArmagh Workshop | Grounds maintenance and landscaping | £50,000 |
| Craigavon 20 July 2026 to 19 July 2028 What this lot coversCarn Workshop | Grounds maintenance and landscaping | £50,000 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not stated | Western | — | |
| Not stated | Southwest | — | |
| Da Forgie (SME) 2 bids received | Eastern Area | £50,000 | Awarded 21 August 2026 7 September 2026 to 6 September 2028 |
| Da Forgie (SME) 2 bids received | Northwest | £50,000 | Awarded 21 August 2026 7 September 2026 to 6 September 2028 |
| Da Forgie (SME) 2 bids received | Northeast | £50,000 | Awarded 21 August 2026 7 September 2026 to 6 September 2028 |
| Da Forgie (SME) 1 bid received | Southern | £50,000 | Awarded 21 August 2026 7 September 2026 to 6 September 2028 |
| Da Forgie (SME) 2 bids received | Craigavon | £50,000 | Awarded 21 August 2026 7 September 2026 to 6 September 2028 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 048958-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 080124-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 084865-2026
Last time this was bought
DfI TRAM Permanent Cold-lay Surfacing Material (PCSM)
- Awarded
- 10 March 2026
- Value
- Not stated, or split across lots
- Contract ends
- 10 March 2029
Matched on DfI Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM), the type of work and the title; it may be a related contract rather than the same one. Check the notice to be sure.
About the buyer
Procurements
30Awards
18Suppliers it has used most for grounds maintenance
- Da Forgie1 contract
Similar open tenders
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From notice 048958-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 26 May 2026, last updated 8 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.