Infrastructure Minister welcomes the completion of the
procurement process for the first in a series of framework
contracts that will be used to deliver resurfacing projects
across the road network. Seven local companies will benefit from
the award of this framework and they will be engaged to carry out
road resurfacing and improvement schemes which will improve the
condition of the road network and benefit the local economy.
Minister Kimmins said: “This framework, and the others to
follow, will allow the delivery of road and bridge projects
efficiently and this will help us achieve value for money with
the funding allocated to my Department. I am committed to
ensuring that we have safer, better-connected roads that support
local communities and economic growth, while also supporting
local supply chains, and comply with sustainability
goals.”
The new four-year framework will be used to deliver high-quality
resurfacing works in Newry & Mourne, North Belfast, Mid &
East Antrim, Cookstown & Magherafelt and Omagh, and over its
life the contract will spend an estimated £240 million.
The Minister concluded: “I want to develop a road network
that meets the needs of all users — commuters, businesses,
pedestrians and cyclists. This framework is a key tool in
delivering that commitment and I look forward to seeing the works
delivered by it in the months and years ahead.”
To learn more about the Road Asset Management frameworks visit:
https://www.infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/publications/department-infrastructure-roads-works-and-maintenance-procurement-enhancement-programme
Notes to editors:
- Road Asset Management Surfacing Framework A is a four-year
framework and will be used to deliver all resurfacing works
valued between £50k and £5m within the five areas outlined.
- The companies appointed to Surfacing Framework A are:
FP McCann Ltd
Gibson Quarries (Banbridge) Ltd
John McQuillan (Contracts) Ltd
Northstone Materials Ltd
Patrick Keenan Ltd
Tullyraine Quarries Ltd
Whitemountain Quarries Ltd T/A Breedon
