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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.
The Department for Infrastructure – Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM) intends to establish a multi-contractor, multi-lot framework, for the delivery of Surface Dressing.
The 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, and other associated ancillary works.
The Framework will comprise of seven Area Lots (1-7). A Measured Term Contract (MTC) Call-Off will be awarded for each Area Lot as listed below. Each MTC will deliver surface dressing works commissioned through Works Orders, each with a value of up to £750k.
Area Lots are:
SDF S2 - Newry, Mourne and Down / Ards and North Down;
SDF W2 - Derry and Strabane / Fermanagh and Omagh;
SDF S1 - Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon;
SDF W1 - Mid Ulster;
SDF N1 - Causeway Coast and Glens;
SDF N2 - Mid and East Antrim / Antrim and Newtownabbey;
SDF E1 - Belfast / Lisburn and Castlereagh.
Framework award is expected to be in April 2026. However, works under the MTC Call-Off Contracts are not anticipated to commence until the 2027 Surface Dressing season, likely to commence in May 2027.
This Framework will deliver works from Call-Off contracts with an overall cumulative value of £80m (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 £100m (ex VAT).
Framework contract: £22,500,000 total value shared among 5 suppliers. Estimated equal shares shown below.
| Supplier | Identifier | Est. Share | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FP MCCANN LIMITED | NI013563 | ~£4,500,000 | 7 lots SDF S2 (Newry, Mourne & Down / North Down & Ards) · SDF W2 (Derry & Strabane / Fermanagh & Omagh) · SDF S1 (Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon) · SDF W1 (Mid Ulster N & S) · SDF N1 (Causeway Coast & Glens E & W) · SDF N2 (Mid & East Antrim / Antrim & Newtownabbey) · SDF E1 (Belfast N / Belfast S / Lisburn & Castlereagh) | - |
| I.C.B. EMULSIONS LIMITED | NI025931 | ~£4,500,000 | 4 lots SDF S2 (Newry, Mourne & Down / North Down & Ards) · SDF W2 (Derry & Strabane / Fermanagh & Omagh) · SDF S1 (Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon) · SDF W1 (Mid Ulster N & S) | - |
| JOHN MCQUILLAN (CONTRACTS) LIMITED | NI003255 | ~£4,500,000 | 7 lots SDF S2 (Newry, Mourne & Down / North Down & Ards) · SDF W2 (Derry & Strabane / Fermanagh & Omagh) · SDF S1 (Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon) · SDF W1 (Mid Ulster N & S) · SDF N1 (Causeway Coast & Glens E & W) · SDF N2 (Mid & East Antrim / Antrim & Newtownabbey) · SDF E1 (Belfast N / Belfast S / Lisburn & Castlereagh) | - |
| KIELY BROS. LIMITED | 03487871 | ~£4,500,000 | 7 lots SDF S2 (Newry, Mourne & Down / North Down & Ards) · SDF W2 (Derry & Strabane / Fermanagh & Omagh) · SDF S1 (Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon) · SDF W1 (Mid Ulster N & S) · SDF N1 (Causeway Coast & Glens E & W) · SDF N2 (Mid & East Antrim / Antrim & Newtownabbey) · SDF E1 (Belfast N / Belfast S / Lisburn & Castlereagh) | LOBBYIST JFG Communications Ltd (5 quarters) |
| Patrick Keenan Quarries | Procurement ID: PJHW-6851-WCNG | ~£4,500,000 | 7 lots SDF S2 (Newry, Mourne & Down / North Down & Ards) · SDF W2 (Derry & Strabane / Fermanagh & Omagh) · SDF S1 (Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon) · SDF W1 (Mid Ulster N & S) · SDF N1 (Causeway Coast & Glens E & W) · SDF N2 (Mid & East Antrim / Antrim & Newtownabbey) · SDF E1 (Belfast N / Belfast S / Lisburn & Castlereagh) | - |
Taken from this notice, not from Companies House. Check the original notice — details change and are not updated here.
This procurement was divided into 7 lots, each awarded separately. 30 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 SDF S2 (Newry, Mourne & Down / North Down & Ards) Apr 2026 – Mar 2030 | £22,500,000 | 5 | Patrick Keenan Quarries | pending |
| Lot 2 SDF W2 (Derry & Strabane / Fermanagh & Omagh) Apr 2026 – Mar 2030 | £21,250,000 | 5 | Patrick Keenan Quarries | pending |
| Lot 3 SDF S1 (Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon) Apr 2026 – Mar 2030 | £15,000,000 | 5 | Patrick Keenan Quarries | pending |
| Lot 4 SDF W1 (Mid Ulster N & S) Apr 2026 – Mar 2030 | £15,000,000 | 5 | Patrick Keenan Quarries | pending |
| Lot 5 SDF N1 (Causeway Coast & Glens E & W) Apr 2026 – Mar 2030 | £11,250,000 | 4 | Patrick Keenan Quarries | pending |
| Lot 6 SDF N2 (Mid & East Antrim / Antrim & Newtownabbey) Apr 2026 – Mar 2030 | £10,000,000 | 3 | Patrick Keenan Quarries | pending |
| Lot 7 SDF E1 (Belfast N / Belfast S / Lisburn & Castlereagh) Apr 2026 – Mar 2030 | £5,000,000 | 3 | Patrick Keenan Quarries | pending |
Notices published under the Procurement Act 2023 name every bidder, including unsuccessful ones.
| Bidder | Bid on | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| FP MCCANN LIMITED | Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | Wonlots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| JOHN MCQUILLAN (CONTRACTS) LIMITED | Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | Wonlots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| KIELY BROS. LIMITED | Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | Wonlots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| Patrick Keenan Quarries | Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | Wonlots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| I.C.B. EMULSIONS LIMITED | Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 | Wonlots 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Weightings from the notice, applied to every lot.
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £3,397,809 in 19 payments (over £25k) from DESNZ, BEIS, Greater Manchester Combined Authority (2019-06-12 to 2025-12-10).
Changes the buyer published to this notice after it first appeared.
The Department has extended the tender submission period, all tenders must now be received by 15:00 on 13 January 2026.
The Department has extended the tender submission period, all tenders must now be received by 15:00 on 13 January 2026.