{"id":520034,"date":"2025-05-08T10:21:53","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T09:21:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.constructionnews.co.uk\/?p=520034"},"modified":"2025-05-08T10:21:53","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T09:21:53","slug":"eight-year-framework-planned-for-northern-ireland-infrastructure-works","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.constructionnews.co.uk\/civils\/eight-year-framework-planned-for-northern-ireland-infrastructure-works-08-05-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Eight-year framework planned for Northern Ireland infrastructure works"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This story was written with AI assistance from Harmsworth
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The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) in the devolved Northern Irish government has launched early market engagement for a new civil engineering framework.<\/p>\n

The Major Civil Engineering Works Framework will support the delivery of transport and road infrastructure projects with an estimated value above \u00a35m.<\/p>\n

DfI plans to run the framework for an initial four years from June 2026, with the option to extend to 2034.<\/p>\n

According to a notice published on 7 May, the framework will be divided into four lots based on project value, ranging from \u00a35m to more than \u00a380m.<\/p>\n

It will be let on a multi-supplier basis, with the structure and number of contractors per lot to be shaped through the engagement process.<\/p>\n

DfI said the framework will support various delivery models including traditional client-led design, design-and-build and early contractor involvement.<\/p>\n

Projects may include highway improvements, capital renewals, and construction of major structures such as grade-separated junctions, bridges and retaining walls.<\/p>\n

Firms interested in contributing to the development of the framework have until 21 May to respond to a questionnaire available via eTendersNI.<\/p>\n

DfI is seeking input on areas including contractor capability, lot allocation strategy, KPIs, workshare and delivery models.<\/p>\n

The engagement exercise is not a call for competition and will not influence any future procurement process from DfI, the department said in a notice this morning (8 May).<\/p>\n

It added that details provided in the current notice \u2013 including timelines and contract value \u2013 are indicative and subject to change.<\/p>\n

The framework will be managed by DfI\u2019s Transport and Road Asset Management division.<\/p>\n

Projects will be delivered under a works contract structure and will be located across Northern Ireland.<\/p>\n

Source: Gov.uk Find a Tender<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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