DfI TRAM Road Asset Management – Structures Framework

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:

A. Full or partial demolition of structures;

B. Construction of new structures;

C. Scour protection and maintenance works;

D. Earthworks;

E. Culvert upgrades/maintenance including lining and invert repair works;

F. General bridge/structures maintenance;

G. Working in water;

H. Brickwork, blockwork and stonework;

I. Structural concrete construction and/or repairs;

J. Installation of precast beams or box culverts;

K. Structural steelwork including repairs;

L. Inspection assistance

M. Works on or in the vicinity of the Northern Ireland Railways (NIR) network requiring £100,000,000 public liability insurance;

N. TTM on a live trafficked public road network;

O. Associated road restraint systems installation and/or repair (including RRS associated with structures works);

P. 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).