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Vehicle Restraint Systems Contractor Framework

Awarded to Colas JV, Complete Highway Maintenance, Highway Safety Developments Ltd +1 more

Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII)(buyer)

Published
Published 18 November 2025
Deadline
Closed 19 December 2025

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Overview

Transport Infrastructure Ireland has awarded a national framework for vehicle restraint system (VRS) contractors covering installations, repairs, and associated civil works including embankment reprofiling, drainage adjustments, and installation of safety fencing across the national road network. The framework, valued at €37.5 million for 36 months with a 24-month extension option, was awarded on 21 July 2026 to Colas JV, Complete Highway Maintenance, Highway Safety Developments Ltd, and Lagan Operations and Maintenance Ltd, with up to six contractors providing nationwide coverage for TII and local authorities. The framework will support VRS works on national road projects and regional/local roads, and will incorporate the CO₂ Performance Ladder in future call-off competitions.

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  • Vehicle Restraint Systems Contractor Framework

    Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) is launching a new national framework for Vehicle Restraint System (VRS) contractors. This framework will cover VRS installations, repairs, and associated civil works, including the construction of forgiving roadside solutions such as embankment reprofiling, drainage and culvert adjustments, and installation of passively safe fencing and supports across the national road network. It will replace the existing VRS contractor framework. The framework may also be used for VRS works on all national road projects, such as pavement overlay schemes, Eirspan projects, realignment schemes, and both minor and major national road schemes and will be available to Local Authorities for VRS works on regional, local, and other non-national roads. Key details: Maximum of six contractors providing nationwide coverage to all Local Authorities. Contract duration: 36 months, with an option to extend for an additional 24 months. TII intends to introduce the CO₂ Performance Ladder in future call-off competitions as an incentive for reducing emissions on call-off contracts, with potential benefits across tenderers’ organisations. Participation will be voluntary. During the framework term, TII also plans to award VRS term maintenance contracts for specific counties, areas, or regions. These will be managed through call-off contracts, with details provided at the time of competition.

    €50,000,000Won by Highway Safety Developments LtdWon by Colas JVWon by Lagan Operations and Maintenance LtdWon by Complete Highway Maintenance

Key details

Country
Ireland
Status
In delivery
Category
Works
Estimated value
€37,500,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
18 November 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Safety barriersSafety installationsDrainage construction worksConstruction work for highways, roadsInstallation of safety equipmentFencing, railing and safety equipment installation workRepair, maintenance and associated services related to roads and other equipment

Award outcome

Award date
21 July 2026
Contract period
— → 25 June 2031
Winners
  • Colas JV
  • Complete Highway Maintenance
  • Highway Safety Developments Ltd
  • Lagan Operations and Maintenance Ltd

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  1. Contract Award Notice

    27 August 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    18 November 2025

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