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) has cancelled this procurement.
It is a framework worth up to £181,500,000 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 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 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)…Read the full description
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| SFB P1 (Projects Lot) 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030 What this lot coversLot 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 April 2026 to 31 March 2030 What this lot coversICC 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 £36m (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 £45m (ex VAT). | Construction, Highways and street lighting | £45,000,000 |
| SFB N2 (Coleraine and Limavady) 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030 What this lot coversICC 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 April 2026 to 31 March 2030 What this lot coversICC 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 April 2026 to 31 March 2030 What this lot coversICC 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 £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 £33.5m (ex VAT). | Construction, Highways and street lighting | £33,500,000 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 063090-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 071704-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 074884-2025
- Procurement termination notice · UK12, notice 011611-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
30Awards
18Suppliers 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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- £8bnframework ceiling
From notice 063090-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 8 October 2025, last updated 10 February 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.