Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Construction and Procurement Delivery CPD, Department of Finance, Northern Ireland
303 Airport Road West
BELFAST
BT3 9ED
UK
Contact person: FAO Procurement Operations Branch
Telephone: +44 2890816555
E-mail: Construct.Info@finance-ni.gov.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Address of the buyer profile: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
DOF 5627129 Pan Government Collaborative Framework Agreement For Civil Engineering Minor Works 2025
II.1.2) Main CPV code
45200000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
II.1.4) Short description
The Contracting Authority wishes to appoint four Economic Operators (EOs), including two Reserve EOs, to enter into a Pan Government Collaborative Framework Agreement for Civil Engineering Minor Works 2025, for the provision of civil engineering minor works contracts, with each contract awarded not normally exceeding £750k, for Public Sector bodies in Northern Ireland. The Framework Agreement will be let in four Lots, including two Reserve Lots, covering two geographical areas of Northern Ireland known as the Northern Area (Lot 1 and Lot 3 (Reserve for Lot 1) )and the Southern Area (Lot 2 and Lot 4 (Reserve for Lot 2)). The geographical area of each Lot is defined in the Procurement documents.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
48 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 – Northern Area
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45233100
45220000
45233139
45233141
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN0
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Contracting Authority wishes to appoint four Economic Operators (EOs), including two Reserve EOs, to enter into a Pan Government Collaborative Framework Agreement for Civil Engineering Minor Works 2025, for the provision of civil engineering minor works contracts, with each contract awarded not normally exceeding £750k, for Public Sector bodies in Northern Ireland. The Framework Agreement will be let in four Lots, including two Reserve Lots, covering two geographical areas of Northern Ireland known as the Northern Area (Lot 1 and Lot 3 (Reserve for Lot 1) )and the Southern Area (Lot 2 and Lot 4 (Reserve for Lot 2)). The geographical area of each Lot is defined in the Procurement documents.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: QUALITY 30 / SOCIAL VALUE 10
/ Weighting: 40
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The Contracting Authority wishes to appoint four Economic Operators EOs, including two ReserveEconomic Operators, to enter into a Pan Government Collaborative Framework Agreement for Civil Engineering Minor Works 2025, forthe provision of civil engineering works, with each contract awarded not normally exceeding £750k, for Public Sector bodies in NorthernIreland. The Framework Agreement will be let in four Lots, including two reserve Lots, covering two geographical areas of Northern Irelandknown as the Northern Area Lot 1 and Lot 3 Reserve. for Lot 1 and the Southern Area Lot 2 and Lot 4 Reserve for Lot 2. Any one Economic Operator will only be awarded one Lot, subject to the relaxation. provision set out in the procurement documents. A map of the geographical areas is included in the procurement documents. Works expected to be procured using this Framework Agreementare likely to include, but not limited to, schemes associated with infrastructure development, buildings, structures, roads, railways, watersupply, sewerage schemes and land contamination. Please refer to the procurement documents to view further details of the activitiesexpected to be delivered under this Framework Agreement. CPD is establishing this Framework Agreement as a Central PurchasingBody on behalf any public sector organisation in Northern Ireland. A list of potential participant organisations can be viewed in theprocurement documentation and by using the following link: https://. www.finance-ni.gov.uk/publications/list-potential-participants-pangovernment-collaborativeframework-agreement-civilengineeringminor- works-2025. . It should be noted that the appointment of anEconomic Operator to the Framework Agreement is not a guarantee of any future workload but demonstrates an intention to utilise theappointed Economic Operators to provide works and services where appropriate. The Contracting Authority nor any Client is under anyobligation to make any appointments from the Framework Agreement. The Contracting Authority together with any Clients may use thisFramework Agreement to procure Works in relation to any Contract. An Economic Operator may be selected by way of a Call-off or bySecondary Competition. The Economic Operator called-off or selected during any Secondary Competition will be required to enter into aNEC4 Engineering and Construction Short Contract..
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 – Southern Area
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45233100
45220000
45233139
45233141
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN0
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Contracting Authority wishes to appoint four Economic Operators (EOs), including two Reserve EOs, to enter into a Pan Government Collaborative Framework Agreement for Civil Engineering Minor Works 2025, for the provision of civil engineering minor works contracts, with each contract awarded not normally exceeding £750k, for Public Sector bodies in Northern Ireland. The Framework Agreement will be let in four Lots, including two Reserve Lots, covering two geographical areas of Northern Ireland known as the Northern Area (Lot 1 and Lot 3 (Reserve for Lot 1) )and the Southern Area (Lot 2 and Lot 4 (Reserve for Lot 2)). The geographical area of each Lot is defined in the Procurement documents.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: 30 Quality 10 Social Value
/ Weighting: 40
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3 – Reserve for Northern Area
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45233100
45220000
45233139
45233141
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN0
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Contracting Authority wishes to appoint four Economic Operators (EOs), including two Reserve EOs, to enter into a Pan Government Collaborative Framework Agreement for Civil Engineering Minor Works 2025, for the provision of civil engineering minor works contracts, with each contract awarded not normally exceeding £750k, for Public Sector bodies in Northern Ireland. The Framework Agreement will be let in four Lots, including two Reserve Lots, covering two geographical areas of Northern Ireland known as the Northern Area (Lot 1 and Lot 3 (Reserve for Lot 1) )and the Southern Area (Lot 2 and Lot 4 (Reserve for Lot 2)). The geographical area of each Lot is defined in the Procurement documents.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: 30 Quality 10 Social Value
/ Weighting: 40
Cost criterion: PRICE
/ Weighting: 60
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Lot 4 – Reserve for Southern Area
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45233100
45220000
45233139
45233141
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN0
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Contracting Authority wishes to appoint four Economic Operators (EOs), including two Reserve EOs, to enter into a Pan Government Collaborative Framework Agreement for Civil Engineering Minor Works 2025, for the provision of civil engineering minor works contracts, with each contract awarded not normally exceeding £750k, for Public Sector bodies in Northern Ireland. The Framework Agreement will be let in four Lots, including two Reserve Lots, covering two geographical areas of Northern Ireland known as the Northern Area (Lot 1 and Lot 3 (Reserve for Lot 1) )and the Southern Area (Lot 2 and Lot 4 (Reserve for Lot 2)). The geographical area of each Lot is defined in the Procurement documents.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: 30 Quality 10 Social Value
/ Weighting: 40
Cost criterion: PRICE
/ Weighting: 60
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2024/S 000-038541
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 1
Title: Lot 1 – Northern Area
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18/06/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 17
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 17
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ADMAN CIVIL PROJECTS LIMITED
4 Bankmore Way East
OMAGH
BT79 0NZ
UK
E-mail: john.webster@adman-ltd.com
NUTS: UKN0
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 15 694 525.14
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 2
Title: Lot 2 – Southern Area
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18/06/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 17
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 17
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
WHITEMOUNTAIN QUARRIES LTD t/a BREEDON
5 Blackwater Road
Newtownabbey
BT36 4TZ
UK
E-mail: sean.brennan@breedongroup.com
NUTS: UKN0
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 18 979 753.33
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: 3
Title: Lot 3 – Reserve for Northern Area
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18/06/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 17
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 17
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
LOWRY BUILDING CIVIL ENGINEERING LTD
7 John Street
CASTLEDERG
BT81 7AW
UK
E-mail: tenders@lowrybuilding.co.uk
NUTS: UKN0
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 22 296 426.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: 4
Title: Lot 4 – Reserve for Southern Area
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18/06/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 17
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 17
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BSG CIVIL ENGINEERING LTD
20 Tobermore Road
MAGHERA
BT46 5DS
UK
E-mail: barney.mceldowney@bsg-ltd.com
NUTS: UKN0
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 25 768 886.61
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right (a) not to award any Contract as a result of the procurement process commenced. by publication of this Contract Notice; (b) To make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering. competition; and in no circumstances will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by candidates participating in this. competition. Contracts awarded as a result of this procurement process shall be considered as a contract made in Northern Ireland. and subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Northern Ireland Courts. The Contracting Authority reserves the right not to award. any contracts as a result of this competition. The process may be terminated or suspended at any time without cost or liability to the. Contracting Authority. While it intends to do so, the Contracting Authority does not bind itself or others to enter into any contract arising. out of the procedures envisaged by this Contract Notice. No contractual rights expressed or implied arise out of the notice or procedures. envisaged by it. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to vary its requirements and the procedures relating to the conduct of the. award process. The Contracting Authority shall disqualify any Economic Operator which is ineligible under Regulation 57 of the Public. Contracts Regulations (PCR) (subject to any overriding public interest requirement) and reserves the right to disqualify any organisation. which:. (a) Provides information or confirmations which later prove to be untrue or incorrect; . (b) Does not supply the information. within the timescale required by this notice or by the Invitation to Tender Documentation or as otherwise required during the process.. Instructions on how to submit a tender; - Suppliers must be registered on the Contracting Authorities e-procurement portal, eTendersNI. available on the following link: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/home.do. All suppliers should follow the instructions on how to submit a. tender within the PQQP documents held within the documents area for this procurement on the eTendersNI portal..
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Department of Finance, Construction and Procurement Delivery, Procurement Operations Branch
Department of Finance, Construction and Procurement Delivery, Procurement Operations Branch Clare House, 303 Airport Road West
BELFAST
BT3 9ED
UK
E-mail: construct.info@finance-ni.gov.uk
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
This procurement is governed by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and. provides for Economic Operators who have suffered, or who risk suffering, loss, or damage, as a consequence of an alleged breach of. the duty owed in accordance with Regulation 91 to start proceedings in the High Court. A standstill period will commence at the point. information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. That notification will provide information on the award decision.. The standstill period, which will be for a minimum of 10 calendar days, provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award. decision before the contract is entered into. Any proceedings relating to any perceived non-compliance with the relevant law must be. started within 30 days, beginning with the date when the Economic Operator first knew, or ought to have known that grounds for starting. the proceedings had arisen. (A court may extend the time limit to 3 months, where the court considers that there is a good reason for. doing so).
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
25/08/2026