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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Tender notice |
| Buyer: | DfI Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM) |
| Main Category: | Works |
| Procurement Method: | Open procedure |
| Tender Status: |
| Open |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): | £13,100,000 |
| Estimated Value (inc. VAT): | £15,720,000 |
| Release Date: | 11 November 2026 |
| Application Deadline: | 10 December 2026 |
| Enquiry Deadline: | 10 December 2026 |
| Contract Start Date: | 31 March 2027 (Estimated) |
| Contract End Date: | 31 March 2031 (Estimated) |
| Contract Duration: | 4.1 years |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-065984 |
| Notice Reference: | 107042-2026 |
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Framework for Watercourse Maintenance
DfI Rivers Directorate Framework for Watercourse Maintenance
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| Call-off method: | With mini-competition (call-off via competition) |
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 up 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.
ICC Measured Term Contract for watercourse maintenance works within the Lisburn and Greater Belfast Contract Area (Works Orders valued up to £250k). The proposed contract relates to works with a cumulative value of £2.76m (ex VAT) over a 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 this Framework may be extended for a further period or periods up to a maximum of 12 additional months. This may increase the value to £3.45m (ex VAT).
ICC Measured Term Contract for watercourse maintenance works within the Coleraine Contract Area (Works Orders valued up to £250k). The proposed contract relates to works with a cumulative value of £2.24m (ex VAT) over a 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 this Framework may be extended for a further period or periods up to a maximum of 12 additional months. This may increase the value to £2.8m (ex VAT).
ICC Measured Term Contract for watercourse maintenance works within the Omagh Contract Area (Works Orders valued up to £250k). The proposed contract relates to works with a cumulative value of £2.16m (ex VAT) over a 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 this Framework may be extended for a further period or periods up to a maximum of 12 additional months. This may increase the value to £2.7m (ex VAT).
ICC Measured Term Contract for watercourse maintenance works within the Armagh Contract Area (Works Orders valued up to £250k). The proposed contract relates to works with a cumulative value of £2.04m (ex VAT) over a 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 this Framework may be extended for a further period or periods up to a maximum of 12 additional months. This may increase the value to £2.55m (ex VAT).
ICC Measured Term Contract for watercourse maintenance works within the Fermanagh Contract Area (Works Orders valued up to £250k). The proposed contract relates to works with a cumulative value of £1.28m (ex VAT) over a 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 this Framework may be extended for a further period or periods up to a maximum of 12 additional months. This may increase the value to £1.6m (ex VAT).
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