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CfT: DfI River Directorate T-1162 Framework for Watercourse Maintenance

Tender submission deadline in (days/hours):
28/7
Buyer Organisation:
DfI Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM)
Title:
DfI River Directorate T-1162 Framework for Watercourse Maintenance
CfT CA Unique ID:
DfI TRAM-365
Evaluation Mechanism:
MAT
Description:
The Department for Infrastructure Rivers Directorate is establishing a Watercourse Maintenance Framework for the delivery of watercourse maintenance and flood defence related works across Northern Ireland. The Framework is intended to support the management of flood risk, maintenance of designated watercourses and associated drainage infrastructure, and the preservation of hydraulic capacity within the river network. The Framework will operate for a period of four years and will be divided into five geographical Lots; comprising of Lot 1 (WME1) Lisburn and Greater Belfast, Lot 2 (WMW1) Coleraine, Lot 3 (WMW2) Omagh, Lot 4 (WME2) Armagh and Lot 5 (WMW3) Fermanagh. For each Lot, the Authority intends to appoint a Primary Supplier and a Reserve Supplier. Call off contracts will be awarded as Measured Term Contracts (MTCs), with individual Works Orders ranging in value from £1 to £250,000 (excluding VAT). The Framework is structured to promote continuity of service delivery, maintain competition and support supply chain resilience. The scope of works may include, but is not limited to the following principal work activities: A) Maintenance of designated watercourses, B) Riverbank and flood defence maintenance and scrub clearance, C) Tree felling/removal, D) Provision of labour/plant and E) Treatment of aquatic weed/invasive species.
Services, Works, Goods:
Works
Directive:
UK
Procedure:
Open/Competitive Flexible
CfT Involves:
The establishment of a framework agreement
Framework Agreement Type:
Closed Type Framework Agreement
Tender Structure Envelope Type:
Qualification/Technical/Financial
Framework agreement Timeframe:
N/A
Special Regime Contract:
No
CPV Codes:
45200000-Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
45240000-Construction work for water projects
45246000-River regulation and flood control works
Contact Point:
TRAMprocurement@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk
Award per Item:
No
NUTS codes:
UKN0
Estimated value (GBP):
15720000
Above or Below Threshold:
Above
Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate:
10/12/2026 15:00
End of clarification period:
10/12/2026 15:00
Upload of documents within the clarifications:
Yes
Tenders Opening Date:
10/12/2026 15:30
Allow suppliers to make an online Expression Of Interest:
Yes
Contract awarded in Lots:
Yes
Number Of Lots:
5
Lot Name(1)
WME1 (Lisburn and Greater Belfast)
Lot Name(2)
WMW1 (Coleraine)
Lot Name(3)
WMW2 (Omagh)
Lot Name(4)
WME2 (Armagh)
Lot Name(5)
WMW3 (Fermanagh)
Tenders For Lots:
Maximum Number of Lots
Maximum Number of Lots:
5
EU funding:
No
Multiple tenders will be accepted:
No
Contract duration in months or years, excluding extensions:
4 years
Validity of Tender in days or months:
120 days
Date of Publication/Invitation:
11/11/2026 11:55
Link to Notices:
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015784-2026