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Open for bidsUnited KingdomWorksFramework agreement£13,100,000Add to pipeline

DfI Rivers Directorate Framework for Watercourse Maintenance

DfI Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM)(buyer)

Published
Published 20 February 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 10 December 2026 (27 days left)
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Overview

The Department for Infrastructure Rivers Directorate is establishing a four-year framework for watercourse maintenance and flood defence related works across Northern Ireland, valued at an estimated £13,100,000. Procured across five geographical lots, the scope covers maintenance of designated watercourses, riverbank and flood defence maintenance, scrub clearance, tree felling, provision of labour and plant, and treatment of aquatic weeds and invasive species. Call-off contracts will be awarded as Measured Term Contracts to primary and reserve suppliers, with bids due by 10 December 2026.

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Lots (5)

  • WME1 (Lisburn and Greater Belfast)

    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).

    £3,450,000

  • WMW1 (Coleraine)

    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).

    £2,800,000

  • WMW2 (Omagh)

    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).

    £2,700,000

  • WME2 (Armagh)

    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).

    £2,550,000

  • WMW3 (Fermanagh)

    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).

    £1,600,000

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Works
Estimated value
£13,100,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
20 February 2026
Questions by
10 December 2026
Deadline
10 December 2026
Classification (CPV)
Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering workConstruction work for water projectsRiver regulation and flood control works

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Market context

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Notice history

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  1. Contract Notice

    11 November 2026

  2. Prior Information Notice

    20 February 2026

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