AwardedAwarded 1 September 2026

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
* 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 (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 S2 - Newry, Mourne & Down / Ards & North Down; Lot 2 - SDF W2 - Derry & Strabane / Fermanagh & Omagh; Lot 3 - SDF S1 - Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon; Lot 4 - SDF W1 - Mid Ulster; Lot 5 - SDF N1 - Causeway Coast & Glens; Lot 6 - SDF N2 - Mid & East Antrim / Antrim & Newtownabbey; Lot 7 - SDF E1 - Belfast / Lisburn & Castlereagh 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

Lots

LotTradeValue
SDF S2 (Newry, Mourne & Down / North Down & Ards)
1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
What this lot covers

ICC 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 covers

ICC 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 covers

ICC 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 covers

ICC 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 covers

ICC 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 covers

ICC 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 covers

ICC 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

WinnerLotValueDates
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

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 062899-2025
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 071538-2025
  3. Tender notice · UK4, notice 074918-2025
  4. Tender notice · UK4, notice 074940-2025
  5. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 063302-2026
  6. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 083400-2026

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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.