Current DfI Roads & Rivers tender opportunities are outlined below including relevant details and where relevant, a copy of the notice to the Official Journal of the European Union.

Please note that the Department uses the eTendersNI portal to advertise their tender opportunities. For more information on eTendersNI please see DoF eTendersNI.

Tender process

Tender documents will be available in electronic format only and may be accessed through the eTendersNI portal.

Tender submission must be received by the Department, in full, through the eTendersNI portal by the deadline stated in the table.

eTendersNI is the Department’s electronic tendering system. Should you have any queries, or if you are having any problems registering on the portal, please contact eTenderNI’s dedicated supplier helpdesk by calling 0800 240 4545 or by emailing: eTendersNI helpdesk

All documents must be completed and returned so as to arrive no later than 3.00 pm on the date shown.

Title

Provision of Training on use of Various Small Plant

Estimated value

£270k

Closing date for tenders

29 March 2023

Detail

DfI Training Centre wishes to establish a framework agreement for the provision of various training services. The Framework Agreement will comprise of 8 lots as detailed below.

Provision of:

Lot 1 - 360 degree excavator < 12 tonne;
Lot 2 - 360 degree excavator > 12 tonne;
Lot 3 - Counterbalance forklift truck;
Lot 4 - Skid steer;
Lot 5 - 180 degree backhoe excavator;
Lot 6 - Grass & Bush Cutter;
Lot 7 - Boat handling level 2 (Royal Yacht Association);
Lot 8 - Dumper truck training ( dumper <15 tonne) *articulated & rigid chassis required.
 

Title

Interim Term Contracts for Asphalt Resurfacing - Phase 4

Estimated value

Up to approximately £8.5m per annum

Closing date for tenders

19 April 2023

Detail

The Interim Term Contracts for Asphalt Resurfacing - Phase 4 will include the following work activities: laying various types of asphalt, asphalt concrete and thin surfacing by mechanical means, laying various types of asphalt, asphalt concrete and thin surfacing by hand, reshaping of carriageways, adjustment of street furniture to new levels, adjustment/provision of kerblines, adjustment/provision of carriageway drainage systems, traffic management, road marking/studs, other associated ancillary works in the following contract areas:

IAE3 - Lisburn & Castlereagh;
IAN5 - Moyle;
IAN6 - Antrim;
IAN7 - Newtownabbey;
IAN8 - Ballymoney.

These contracts are regulated by The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and a Contract Notice (opens in new window) has been dispatched to the Find a Tender service

Title

Term Contract for School Safety, 20mph Zone and Vehicle Activated Signs

Estimated value

Up to approximately £1m per annum

Closing date for tenders

19 April 2023

Detail

The Department has a requirement for the design, supply, installation and commissioning of school safety signs and vehicle activated signs across Northern Ireland.

These contracts are regulated by The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and a Contract Notice (opens in new window) has been dispatched to the Find a Tender service

Title

Term Contracts for Small Scale and Responsive Works T-1132

Estimated value

Up to approximately £5.6m per annum

Closing date for tenders

8 March 2023

Detail

The Term Contracts for Small Scale and Responsive Works will include but not limited to the following principal work activities: delivery of temporary traffic management as part of associated civil works on a live trafficked public road network; delivery of temporary traffic management as part of private street works; temporary and permanent repairs/patching/ reinstatements of openings and defects in carriageways, footways and cycleways; small network improvement schemes; construction and surfacing of carriageways, footways and cycleways; provision, adjustment and maintenance of drainage systems; provision and adjustment of kerblines; earthworks including verge reconstruction and slope stability; fencing construction in the following contract areas:    

SSW1 - Mid Ulster;
SSW2 - Derry & Strabane;
SSW3 - Fermanagh;
SSW4 - Omagh;
SSS1- Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon;
SSS2 - Newry, Mourne & Down;
SSS3 - Ards & North Down;
SSN1 - Causeway Coast & Glens;
SSN2 - Mid & East Antrim;
SSN3 - Antrim & Newtownabbey;
SSE1 - Belfast;
SSE2 - Lisburn & Castlereagh.

These contracts are regulated by The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and a Contract Notice (opens in new window) has been dispatched to the Find a Tender service

Title

Provision of Marine Mechanical Maintenance Services for Strangford Lough Ferry Service

Estimated value

£325k

Closing date for tenders

12 January 2023

Detail

Strangford Lough Ferry Service requires a contractor to provide access to marine mechanical maintenance specialists who will carry out inspections, maintenance and repairs of the mechanical systems to ensure that their vessels comply with Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) regulations.  

These contracts are regulated by The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and a Contract Notice (opens in new window) has been dispatched to the Find a Tender service.

Title

Supply and Delivery of Potassium Acetate Based Liquid De-icer

Estimated value

£250k

Closing date for tenders

18 November 2022

Detail

The Department has a requirement for the supply and delivery of potassium acetate based de-icer in liquid form for spreading on various highway structures (bridges) within Northern Ireland.

These contracts are regulated by The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and a Contract Notice (opens in new window) has been dispatched to the Find a Tender service.

Title

Term Contracts for Street Lighting Maintenance and Improvement Works 2022

Estimated value

Up to approximately £6.5m per annum

Closing date for tenders

 14 October 2022

Detail

The Term Contract for Street Lighting and Maintenance Works 2022 will include the following work activities: the supply and installation of various types of street lighting columns and attachments; traffic posts and attachments; luminaires and their components; traffic equipment; feeder pillars and their components, cable joints etc. in the following contract areas:

SLE1 - Belfast;
SLN1 - Causeway Coast & Glens;
SLS1 - Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon;
SLW1 - Mid Ulster.

These contracts are regulated by The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and a Contract Notice (opens in new window) has been dispatched to the Find a Tender service.

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