How to win: DfI TRAM Road Asset Management – Road Restraint Systems Framework

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This tender notice is for the award of a public contract through an open procedure in accordance with section 20(1) and (2)(a) of the PA 2023. RAM Road Restraint Systems Framework will include the following work activities: A. Road restraint systems installation and/or repair (standalone RRS including maintenance, renewals and new installations); B. Full or partial demolition of structures associated with road restraint systems; C. Earthworks D. Brickwork, blockwork and stonework E. Structural concrete construction and/or repairs associated with road restraint systems; F. Inspection assistance G. Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) on a live trafficked public road network H. Associated ancillary Works Further ancillary works may be asked of the successful Supplier such as. • Surface reinstatement • Site clearance including vegetation removal The Framework will comprise of three area Lots (Work Orders valued up to £750k exc VAT). A Project Lot will be used to deliver individual NEC ECC projects covering all the geographical areas detailed below (valued between £750,001 and £5m exc VAT Area Lots; • RRSF N1 – Causeway Coast & Glens, Mid & East Antrim and Antrim & Newtownabb

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — DfI Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM) scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
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