Surface Dressing Framework
DfI Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM) · Central government
In brief
DfI Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM) awarded construction and highways work to Kiely Bros. Limited, FP Mccann Limited and John Mcquillan (Contracts) Limited and 2 others on 1 September 2026.
It is a framework worth up to £100,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 4 years, starting 1 April 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
* This UK6 Contract Award Notice replaces the previously published UK6 Contract Award Notice (Notice Identifier: 2026/S 000-063302). The replacement notice is required due the withdrawal of a supplier's tenders for Lot 6 and Lot 7 following the publication of the original notice. The purpose of this notice is to ensure that the published contract award information accurately reflects the revised outcome of the procurement process for the Framework.* 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…Read the full description
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| SDF S2 (Newry, Mourne & Down / North Down & Ards) 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030 What this lot coversICC Measured Term Contract for Surface Dressing works within the Newry, Mourne & Down / North Down & Ards contract area (individual Works Orders valued up to £750k). The proposed contract relates to works with a cumulative value of £18m (ex VAT) over a four year term. If the Authority is unable, for any reason, to award a new Framework or to put in place an alternative regime to replace this Framework on its termination or expiry, any 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 value to £22.5m (ex VAT). | Construction, Highways and street lighting | £22,500,000 |
| SDF W2 (Derry & Strabane / Fermanagh & Omagh) 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030 What this lot coversICC Measured Term Contract for Surface Dressing works within the Derry & Strabane / Fermanagh & Omagh contract area (individual Works Orders valued up to £750k). The proposed contract relates to works with a cumulative value of £17m (ex VAT) over a four year term. If the Authority is unable, for any reason, to award a new Framework or to put in place an alternative regime to replace this Framework on its termination or expiry, any 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 value to £21.25m (ex VAT). | Construction, Highways and street lighting | £21,250,000 |
| SDF S1 (Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon) 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030 What this lot coversICC Measured Term Contract for Surface Dressing works within the Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon contract area (individual Works Orders valued up to £750k). The proposed contract relates to works with a cumulative value of £12m (ex VAT) over a four year term. If the Authority is unable, for any reason, to award a new Framework or to put in place an alternative regime to replace this Framework on its termination or expiry, any 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 value to £15m (ex VAT). | Construction, Highways and street lighting | £15,000,000 |
| SDF W1 (Mid Ulster N & S) 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030 What this lot coversICC Measured Term Contract for Surface Dressing works within the Mid Ulster North & South contract area (individual Works Orders valued up to £750k). The proposed contract relates to works with a cumulative value of £12m (ex VAT) over a four year term. If the Authority is unable, for any reason, to award a new Framework or to put in place an alternative regime to replace this Framework on its termination or expiry, any 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 value to £15m (ex VAT). | Construction, Highways and street lighting | £15,000,000 |
| SDF N1 (Causeway Coast & Glens E & W) 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030 What this lot coversICC Measured Term Contract for Surface Dressing works within the Causeway Coast & Glens East & West contract area (individual Works Orders valued up to £750k). The proposed contract relates to works with a cumulative value of £9m (ex VAT) over a four year term. If the Authority is unable, for any reason, to award a new Framework or to put in place an alternative regime to replace this Framework on its termination or expiry, any 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 value to £11.25m (ex VAT). | Construction, Highways and street lighting | £11,250,000 |
| SDF N2 (Mid & East Antrim / Antrim & Newtownabbey) 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030 What this lot coversICC Measured Term Contract for Surface Dressing works within the Mid & East Antrim / Antrim & Newtownabbey contract area (individual Works Orders valued up to £750k). The proposed contract relates to works with a cumulative value of £8m (ex VAT) over a four year term. If the Authority is unable, for any reason, to award a new Framework or to put in place an alternative regime to replace this Framework on its termination or expiry, any 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 value to £10m (ex VAT). | Construction, Highways and street lighting | £10,000,000 |
| SDF E1 (Belfast N / Belfast S / Lisburn & Castlereagh) 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030 What this lot coversICC Measured Term Contract for Surface Dressing works within the Belfast North / Belfast South / Lisburn & Castlereagh contract area (individual Works Orders valued up to £750k). The proposed contract relates to works with a cumulative value of £4m (ex VAT) over a four year term. If the Authority is unable, for any reason, to award a new Framework or to put in place an alternative regime to replace this Framework on its termination or expiry, any 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 value to £5m (ex VAT). | Construction, Highways and street lighting | £5,000,000 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiely Bros. Limited FP Mccann Limited John Mcquillan (Contracts) Limited (SME) I.C.B. Emulsions Limited (SME) Patrick Keenan Quarries (SME) 5 bids received | SDF S2 (Newry, Mourne & Down / North Down & Ards) | £22,500,000 | Awarded 2 July 2026 |
| Kiely Bros. Limited FP Mccann Limited John Mcquillan (Contracts) Limited (SME) I.C.B. Emulsions Limited (SME) Patrick Keenan Quarries (SME) 5 bids received | SDF W2 (Derry & Strabane / Fermanagh & Omagh) | £21,250,000 | Awarded 2 July 2026 |
| Kiely Bros. Limited FP Mccann Limited John Mcquillan (Contracts) Limited (SME) I.C.B. Emulsions Limited (SME) Patrick Keenan Quarries (SME) 5 bids received | SDF S1 (Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon) | £15,000,000 | Awarded 2 July 2026 |
| Kiely Bros. Limited FP Mccann Limited John Mcquillan (Contracts) Limited (SME) I.C.B. Emulsions Limited (SME) Patrick Keenan Quarries (SME) 5 bids received | SDF W1 (Mid Ulster N & S) | £15,000,000 | Awarded 2 July 2026 |
| Kiely Bros. Limited FP Mccann Limited John Mcquillan (Contracts) Limited (SME) Patrick Keenan Quarries (SME) 4 bids received | SDF N1 (Causeway Coast & Glens E & W) | £11,250,000 | Awarded 2 July 2026 |
| Kiely Bros. Limited FP Mccann Limited John Mcquillan (Contracts) Limited (SME) Patrick Keenan Quarries (SME) 3 bids received | SDF N2 (Mid & East Antrim / Antrim & Newtownabbey) | £10,000,000 | Awarded 2 July 2026 |
| Kiely Bros. Limited FP Mccann Limited John Mcquillan (Contracts) Limited (SME) Patrick Keenan Quarries (SME) 3 bids received | SDF E1 (Belfast N / Belfast S / Lisburn & Castlereagh) | £5,000,000 | Awarded 2 July 2026 |
| Kiely Bros. Limited FP Mccann Limited John Mcquillan (Contracts) Limited (SME) I.C.B. Emulsions Limited (SME) Patrick Keenan Quarries (SME) 5 bids received | SDF S1 (Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon) | £15,000,000 | Awarded 1 September 2026 |
| Kiely Bros. Limited FP Mccann Limited John Mcquillan (Contracts) Limited (SME) I.C.B. Emulsions Limited (SME) Patrick Keenan Quarries (SME) 5 bids received | SDF W1 (Mid Ulster N & S) | £15,000,000 | Awarded 1 September 2026 |
| Kiely Bros. Limited FP Mccann Limited John Mcquillan (Contracts) Limited (SME) Patrick Keenan Quarries (SME) 4 bids received | SDF N1 (Causeway Coast & Glens E & W) | £11,250,000 | Awarded 1 September 2026 |
| Kiely Bros. Limited FP Mccann Limited John Mcquillan (Contracts) Limited (SME) 3 bids received | SDF N2 (Mid & East Antrim / Antrim & Newtownabbey) | £10,000,000 | Awarded 1 September 2026 |
| Kiely Bros. Limited FP Mccann Limited John Mcquillan (Contracts) Limited (SME) 3 bids received | SDF E1 (Belfast N / Belfast S / Lisburn & Castlereagh) | £5,000,000 | Awarded 1 September 2026 |
| Kiely Bros. Limited FP Mccann Limited John Mcquillan (Contracts) Limited (SME) I.C.B. Emulsions Limited (SME) Patrick Keenan Quarries (SME) 5 bids received | SDF S2 (Newry, Mourne & Down / North Down & Ards) | £22,500,000 | Awarded 1 September 2026 |
| Kiely Bros. Limited FP Mccann Limited John Mcquillan (Contracts) Limited (SME) I.C.B. Emulsions Limited (SME) Patrick Keenan Quarries (SME) 5 bids received | SDF W2 (Derry & Strabane / Fermanagh & Omagh) | £21,250,000 | Awarded 1 September 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 062899-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 071538-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 074918-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 074940-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 063302-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 083400-2026
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 062899-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 7 October 2025, last updated 3 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.