DfI Roads and Rivers T-1118 Interim Term Contracts for Asphalt Resurfacing Phase 1

Concepts

• belfast
• construction work
• highways, roads
• multiple concurrent resurfacing schemes
• asphalt
• road markings
• asphalt resurfacing phase
• interim term contracts
• the following contract areas
• road

Location

Belfast

Description

The Interim Term Contracts for Asphalt Resurfacing - Phase 1 will include the following work activities: delivery of multiple concurrent resurfacing schemes; laying various types of asphalt, asphalt concrete and thin surfacing; reshaping of carriageways; adjustment of street furniture to new levels; adjustment/provision of kerblines; adjustment/provision of carriageway drainage systems; delivery of traffic management; provision of road markings and studs and other associated ancillary works in the following contract areas: IAW1 - Magherafelt IAW2 - Omagh IAW3 - Dungannon IAW4 - Strabane IAS1 - Newry and Mourne IAS2 - Down

Ammendments to Previous Notice

Award Detail

CPV Codes

• 45000000 - Construction work
• 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
• 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
• 45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork

Indicators

• Contract modified due to unforeseen circumstances.

Legal Justification

The Department experienced delays to the procurement of the ITCAR programme. These were caused by the impact of the Covid pandemic on Departmental and Economic Operator’s staff, extreme price fluctuations in construction materials and fuel during both the pandemic and the war in Ukraine. Significant resource funding pressures slowed recruitment of staff resulting in significant Dept vacancies. During 22/23, these issues resulted in reduced contract coverage for road maintenance works, exacerbating the ongoing deterioration of the network. To allow for essential improvements to the road network improving safety, the value of works provided through these contracts has increased, resulting in a need to increase contract values from those initially envisaged. This level of expenditure was unforeseen when the ITCAR strategy was published. A strategy for replacement contracts has completed consultation stages, the final report has been published, with procurement due to commence mid-2024.