Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd0-07b4-7269-ad70-70dde64826c9/dfi-tram-road-asset-management-structures-framework closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # DfI TRAM Road Asset Management – Structures Framework [DfI Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM)](https://tendernation.io/buyers/dfi-transport-and-road-asset-management-tram) Estimated value £57,000,000 Published 30 Jun 2026 Deadline Closed 28 Jul 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Split into 4 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](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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 Structures Framework will include the following work activities: - Full or partial demolition of structures; - Construction of new structures; - Scour protection and maintenance works; - Earthworks; - Culvert upgrades/maintenance including lining and invert repair works; - General bridge/structures maintenance; - Working in water; - Brickwork, blockwork and stonework; - Structural concrete construction and/or repairs; - Installation of precast beams or box culverts; - Structural steelwork including repairs; - Inspection assistance - Works on or in the vicinity of the Northern Ireland Railways (NIR) network requiring £100,000,000 public liability insurance; - TTM on a live trafficked public road network; - Associated road restraint systems installation and/or repair (including RRS associated with structures works); - Associated Ancillary Works. Further ancillary works may be asked of the successful Supplier such as: - Surface reinstatement; - Site clearance including vegetation removal; - Pressure grouting; - Sprayed concrete; - Bridge expansion joints; - Structural steel painting; - Temporary works in and/or around water and/or railways; - Waterproofing for structures The Framework will comprise of three area Lots (Work Orders valued up to £750k exc VAT). A Project Lot will be used to deliver individual NEC ECC projects covering all the geographical areas detailed below (valued between £750,001 and £5m exc VAT). Area Lots; - STF W1 – Derry and Strabane; Fermanagh & Omagh; Mid-Ulster. - STF E&S1 - Belfast; Lisburn and Castlereagh; Ards and North Down; Newry Mourne, Down and Armagh; Banbridge and Craigavon. - STF N1 - Antrim and Newtownabbey; Causeway Coast and Glens; Mid and East Antrim This Framework will deliver works from Call-Off contracts with an overall cumulative value of £57m (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 £71.25m (ex VAT). Read full description ## CPV classification Construction work Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work Engineering works and construction works Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork Construction work for bridges and tunnels, shafts and subways Structures construction work Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-05dc12-2026-06-30T13:28:11+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-05dc12-2026-06-30T13:28:11+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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