Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bcf-6303-7333-80b2-55be20f0df79/surface-dressing-framework awardedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Surface Dressing Framework [DfI Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM)](https://tendernation.io/buyers/dfi-transport-and-road-asset-management-tram) Estimated value £100,000,000 Published 3 Sept 2026 Deadline Closed 13 Jan 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Split into 7 lots You can usually bid for just the lots you can deliver. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender - 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 1SDF S2 - Newry, Mourne & Down / Ards & North Down; - Lot 2SDF W2 - Derry & Strabane / Fermanagh & Omagh; - Lot 3SDF S1 - Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon; - Lot 4SDF W1 - Mid Ulster; - Lot 5SDF N1 - Causeway Coast & Glens; - Lot 6SDF N2 - Mid & East Antrim / Antrim & Newtownabbey; - Lot 7SDF 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 Read full description ## CPV classification Engineering works and construction worksVarious surface worksSurface work for roads Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-05a99b-2026-09-03T11:49:31+01:00 [View official notice ](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-05a99b-2026-09-03T11:49:31+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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