AwardedAwarded 12 May 2026

DfI TRAM Road Asset Management - Surfacing Framework B

DfI Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM) · Central government

In brief

DfI Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM) awarded construction and highways work to Gibson Quarries (Banbridge) Limited, FP Mccann Limited and John Mcquillan (Contracts) Limited and 3 others on 12 May 2026.

It is a framework worth up to £180,250,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 4 years, starting 1 June 2026.

It is split into 5 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 notice replaces the previously published UK6 Contract Award Notices (Notice Identifiers: 2026/S 000-046240 & 2026/S 000-047985) to reflect an updated standstill period end date of 10 June 2026 and correct the reference to the type of framework to be established. This tender notice is for the award of a public contract through an open procedure in accordance with section 20(1) and (2)(a) of the PA 2023. RAM Surfacing Framework B will include the following work activities: delivery of two or more concurrent resurfacing schemes on a public road; laying various types of asphalt surfacing by mechanical means and by hand, reshaping of carriageways, adjustment of street furniture to new…Read the full description
This notice replaces the previously published UK6 Contract Award Notices (Notice Identifiers: 2026/S 000-046240 & 2026/S 000-047985) to reflect an updated standstill period end date of 10 June 2026 and correct the reference to the type of framework to be established. This tender notice is for the award of a public contract through an open procedure in accordance with section 20(1) and (2)(a) of the PA 2023. RAM Surfacing Framework B will include the following work activities: delivery of two or more concurrent resurfacing schemes on a public road; laying various types of asphalt surfacing by mechanical means and by hand, reshaping of carriageways, adjustment of street furniture to new levels, adjustment/provision of kerblines, adjustment/provision of carriageway drainage systems, Temporary Traffic Management, road marking/studs, other associated ancillary works. The Framework will comprise of four area Lots (Works Orders valued above £50k up to £750k) and a Project Lot (projects valued above £750k up to £5m) covering the following areas: - SFB E2 - Belfast South; - SFB N2 - Coleraine & Limavady; - SFB W3 - Dungannon; and - SFB S2 - Down. This Framework will deliver works from Call-Off contracts with an overall cumulative value of £150m (ex VAT) over the four year term. If the Contracting 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 the 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 to £180.25m (ex VAT).

Lots

LotTradeValue
SFB P1 (Projects Lot)
1 June 2026 to 31 May 2030
What this lot covers

Lot for NEC4 Call-Off Contracts awarded following a mini-competition process for Work Packages valued over £750k up to £5m covering all Framework contract areas.

Construction, Highways and street lighting£24,000,000
SFB E2 (Belfast South)
1 June 2026 to 31 May 2030
What this lot covers

ICC Measured Term Contract for asphalt surfacing works within the Belfast South contract area (Works Orders valued above £50k up to £750k). The proposed contract relates to works with a cumulative value of £35m (ex VAT) over a four year term. If the Contracting 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 £43.75m (ex VAT).

Construction, Highways and street lighting£43,750,000
SFB N2 (Coleraine and Limavady)
1 June 2026 to 31 May 2030
What this lot covers

ICC Measured Term Contract for asphalt surfacing works within the Coleraine and Limavady contract area (Works Orders valued above £50k up to £750k). The proposed contract relates to works with a cumulative value of £34m (ex VAT) over a four year term. If the Contracting 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 £42.5m (ex VAT).

Construction, Highways and street lighting£42,500,000
SFB W3 (Dungannon)
1 June 2026 to 31 May 2030
What this lot covers

ICC Measured Term Contract for asphalt surfacing works within the Dungannon contract area (Works Orders valued above £50k up to £750k). The proposed contract relates to works with a cumulative value of £29.2m (ex VAT) over a four year term. If the Contracting 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 £36.5m (ex VAT).

Construction, Highways and street lighting£36,500,000
SFB S2 (Down)
1 June 2026 to 31 May 2030
What this lot covers

ICC Measured Term Contract for asphalt surfacing works within the Newry, Mourne & Down East (Down) contract area (Works Orders valued above £50k up to £750k). The proposed contract relates to works with a cumulative value of £26.8m (ex VAT) over a four year term. If the Contracting 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 £33.5m (ex VAT).

Construction, Highways and street lighting£33,500,000

Who won

WinnerLotValueDates
Gibson Quarries (Banbridge) Limited (SME)
FP Mccann Limited
John Mcquillan (Contracts) Limited (SME)
Patrick Keenan Quarries (SME)
Northstone Materials Limited
Whitemountain Quarries Ltd T/A Breedon (SME)
6 bids received
SFB P1 (Projects Lot)£24,000,000
Awarded 12 May 2026
John Mcquillan (Contracts) Limited (SME)
5 bids received
SFB S2 (Down)£33,500,000
Awarded 12 May 2026
Gibson Quarries (Banbridge) Limited (SME)
FP Mccann Limited
John Mcquillan (Contracts) Limited (SME)
Patrick Keenan Quarries (SME)
Northstone Materials Limited
Whitemountain Quarries Ltd T/A Breedon (SME)
6 bids received
SFB P1 (Projects Lot)£24,000,000
Awarded 12 May 2026
John Mcquillan (Contracts) Limited (SME)
5 bids received
SFB E2 (Belfast South)£43,750,000
Awarded 12 May 2026
FP Mccann Limited
5 bids received
SFB N2 (Coleraine and Limavady)£42,500,000
Awarded 12 May 2026
FP Mccann Limited
6 bids received
SFB W3 (Dungannon)£36,500,000
Awarded 12 May 2026
John Mcquillan (Contracts) Limited (SME)
5 bids received
SFB S2 (Down)£33,500,000
Awarded 12 May 2026
John Mcquillan (Contracts) Limited (SME)
5 bids received
SFB E2 (Belfast South)£43,750,000
Awarded 12 May 2026
FP Mccann Limited
5 bids received
SFB N2 (Coleraine and Limavady)£42,500,000
Awarded 12 May 2026
FP Mccann Limited
6 bids received
SFB W3 (Dungannon)£36,500,000
Awarded 12 May 2026
John Mcquillan (Contracts) Limited (SME)
5 bids received
SFB S2 (Down)£33,500,000
Awarded 12 May 2026
Gibson Quarries (Banbridge) Limited (SME)
FP Mccann Limited
John Mcquillan (Contracts) Limited (SME)
Patrick Keenan Quarries (SME)
Northstone Materials Limited
Whitemountain Quarries Ltd T/A Breedon (SME)
6 bids received
SFB P1 (Projects Lot)£24,000,000
Awarded 12 May 2026
John Mcquillan (Contracts) Limited (SME)
5 bids received
SFB E2 (Belfast South)£43,750,000
Awarded 12 May 2026
FP Mccann Limited
5 bids received
SFB N2 (Coleraine and Limavady)£42,500,000
Awarded 12 May 2026
FP Mccann Limited
6 bids received
SFB W3 (Dungannon)£36,500,000
Awarded 12 May 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 012631-2026
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 012658-2026
  3. Tender notice · UK4, notice 012977-2026
  4. Tender notice · UK4, notice 018492-2026
  5. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 044600-2026
  6. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 044869-2026
  7. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 045477-2026
  8. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 046240-2026
  9. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 047985-2026
  10. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 048160-2026

Last time this was bought

DfI TRAM T-1151 Interim Surfacing Framework

Awarded
12 November 2025
Value
Not stated, or split across lots

Matched on DfI Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM), the type of work and the title. Check the notice to be sure.

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From notice 012631-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 11 February 2026, last updated 22 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.