Current DfI Transport and Road Asset Management tender opportunities are outlined below.

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

Term Contract for Road Markings

Estimated value Up to approximately £900k per annum
Closing date for tenders

5 December 2024

Detail

The Term Contracts for Road Markings will include the following work activities: 
Removal of road markings; laying of road markings using mechanical means and by hand; removal and installation of road studs; overbanding and inlaid crack sealing systems and other associated ancillary works in the following contract areas:

RME1 - Belfast;
RME2 - Lisburn & Castlereagh;
RMN1 - Causeway Coast & Glens;
RMN2 - Mid & East Antrim / Antrim & Newtownabbey;
RMS1 - Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon;
RMS2 - Newry, Mourne & Down / Ards & North Down;
RMW1 - Mid Ulster; 
RMW2 - Derry & Strabane.

This contract is regulated by The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (amended) and a Contract Notice (external link opens in a new window / tab) has been dispatched to the Find a Tender service.

Title

Provision of Pesticide Training

Estimated value £60k
Closing date for tenders

8 November 2024

Detail

DfI Training Centre is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement with up to 2 Lantra or City & Guilds approved training providers to provide the following:-

• Pesticide Training - PA1 Foundation Module
• Pesticide Training - PA6A Handheld applicators on land
• Pesticide Training - PA6AW Handheld applicators near water

Title

Moylinn Footbridge Replacement

Estimated value £1.2m
Closing date for tenders

27 November 2024

Detail Contract for the design, management, construction and overall successful delivery of a new combined pedestrian and cycle bridge with a total span of 45m. This will replace the previous structure that was removed in March 2023.
Title

Provision of Service and Maintenance of Commercial Vehicles over 3500kg

Estimated value Approximately £6m
Closing date for tenders

10 October 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. 

This contract is regulated by The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (amended) and a Contract Notice (external link opens in a new window / tab) has been dispatched to the Find a Tender service.

Title

Supply & Delivery of four Loader Mounted Snow Blowers

Estimated value

£500k

Closing date for tenders

13 September 2024

Detail

DfI TRAM have a requirement for the supply and delivery of four loader-mounted snow blowers.

This contract is regulated by The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (amended) and a Contract Notice (external link opens in a new window / tab) has been dispatched to the Find a Tender service.

Title

Term Contracts for Environmental Maintenance

Estimated value

Up to approximately £1.8m per annum

Closing date for tenders

12 August 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 - Mid-Ulster;
EMW2 - Derry & Strabane.

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

Title

Lagan Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge

Estimated value

£23m

Closing date for PQQ 31 July 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.

This contract is regulated by The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (amended) and a Contract Notice (external link opens in a new window / tab) has been dispatched to the Find a Tender service.

Title

A4 Enniskillen Southern Bypass

Estimated value

£22m

Closing date for PQQ

10 June 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.

This contract is regulated by The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (amended) and a Contract Notice (external link opens in a new window / tab) has been dispatched to the Find a Tender service.

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