Details of future DfI Transport and Road Asset Management opportunities are listed below including details of the proposed works, estimated value and estimated date of release.

Further information

Further information on future opportunities can be found at the Investment Strategy for Northern Ireland website.

Title

Provision of Scanner Survey Services

Estimated value

£700k

Estimated release date

May 2024

Detail DfI TRAM is seeking an experienced contractor to carry out scanner surveys and supply data which can be used to provide a measure of the condition of the road network.
Title

Provision of Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) Site Safety Plus Health & Safety Awareness Training and CITB Health, Safety and Environmental Tests 

Estimated value

£45k

Estimated release date

April 2024

Detail

DfI Training Centre is seeking to establish a framework agreement with up to 2no. CITB approved training providers to provide CITB 1 day Site Safety Plus Health & Safety Awareness course followed by the relevant:

CITB Health & Safety & Environmental Highways Operative test;
CITB Health & Safety & Environmental Specialist Highway Works (HIW) test;
CITB Health & Safety & Environmental Managers & Professionals test.

Title

A4 Enniskillen Southern Bypass

Estimated value

£22m

Estimated release date

April 2024

Detail

Enniskillen is a major thoroughfare for strategic traffic as well as being the focus of many local traffic journeys, resulting in significant congestion and delays. The new A4 Enniskillen Southern Bypass will provide a new transport link to the southern side of the town, improving connection between the A4 Dublin Road and the A4 Sligo Road.

The scheme will include the following:

Construction of 2.1km single carriageway with overtaking lanes at each end;
Construction of two roundabouts at the Dublin Road and Derrylin Road;
Construction of two new river bridges over the River Erne and River Sillees; 
Provision of a cycleway/footway along the full length of the bypass and extending along the Dublin Road and Derrylin Road to connect into existing infrastructure.

Title

Lagan Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge

Estimated value

£23m

Estimated release date

May 2024

Detail

The Lagan Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge project comprises the detailed design and construction of a steel twin-pylon cable-stayed bridge, approach ramps and associated ancillary works.

The proposed bridge will span 143m across the River Lagan from the Lagan Towpath at the Gasworks site to the Ormeau Embankment, close to the 'Ozone' indoor tennis centre and leisure complex. The width of the bridge at 5.0m will accommodate pedestrians and cyclists and improve linkages between communities from both sides of the River Lagan.

Title

Term Contract for Environmental Maintenance

Estimated value

Up to approximately £1.8m per annum

Estimated release date

May 2024

Detail

The Term contracts for Environmental Maintenance will include the following work activities: cleaning drainage systems, inspection of piped drainage systems, weed control, maintenance of grass areas, removal of fallen trees and other associated ancillary works in the following Local Government Districts:

EME1 - Belfast (North & South);
EMN1 - Causeway Coast & Glens;
EMS1 - Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon;
EMW1 - Cookstown, Dungannon & Magherafelt;
EMW2 - Derry & Strabane.

Title

Northern Active Travel Paths T-1141

Estimated value

£3.4m 

Estimated release date

April 2024

Detail

This project involves the construction of Active Travel Paths in the following two locations:

Site 1 is 500m in length on the Coleraine Ring Road, from the Portrush Road Roundabout to its junction with the Cromore Road.

Site 2 is 2600m in length on the Clooney Road between Ballykelly and Greysteel.

Title

Provision of Service and Maintenance of Commercial Vehicles over 3500kg

Estimated value

Approximately £6m

Estimated release date

April 2024

Detail

The Department has a need to establish a call-off contractual arrangement in order to support its in-house maintenance operations.

When in-house capacity is not sufficient to meet operational requirements, this contract will provide the Department with a facility to have overspill work, requiring vehicles over 3500kg, to be undertaken. 

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