This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jul 2025 at 08:56

Tender

11 Feb 2025 at 13:25

Planning

22 Apr 2024 at 15:56

Summary of the contracting process

Scotland Excel, a central purchasing body based in Paisley, United Kingdom, has engaged in a procurement process under the "Supply and Delivery of Bitumen and Associated Products" framework agreement. This initiative is aimed at providing councils and associated entities throughout Scotland with access to bitumen products such as bulk bitumen, reinstatement products, surface dressings, mortars, and cementitious products. The procurement, categorised under the industry of "Bitumen and asphalt," employs the open procedure method. Initially announced with a total framework value of £60 million, the process culminated on 19th May 2025 with the award of contracts to various suppliers. The framework covers multiple locations within Scotland and is completed in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

The framework agreement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers dealing in construction materials and road maintenance. Companies proficient in delivering high-quality bitumen and asphalt products are particularly well-positioned to benefit. The successful suppliers include a mix of large firms and SMEs such as Colas Limited, Instarmac Group Plc, and Red Stag Materials Limited, which underscores the broad appeal and competitive nature of the contracts. Participation in such a framework not only offers direct sales possibilities but also enhances a supplier’s profile in the UK public sector market, potentially opening doors to further opportunities across similar frameworks and contracts. The mechanism ensures diversity in suppliers and encourages innovative solutions, allowing enterprises with robust logistics and supply chain capabilities to compete effectively.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply and Delivery of Bitumen and Associated Products

Notice Description

This framework agreement is for the Supply and Delivery of Bitumen and Associated Products. The objective of this framework is to provide Council's with a mechanism to procure a range of Bitumen products, including but not limited to, bulk bitumen, reinstatement products, surface dressings, mortars and cementitious products, and sundries.

Lot Information

Bulk Bitumen

This lot is anticipated to provide councils and other participating bodies with a mechanism to procure Bulk Bitumen, including a range of bitumen emulsions and binders supplied in bulk storage tankers. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Reinstatement Products

This lot is anticipated to provide councils and other participating bodies with a mechanism to procure Reinstatement Products, including a range of products to allow fast repair to roads and rapid reinstatement of road furniture and ironworks. It is anticipated this will be delivered in bagged or barrel form. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Sundry Bitumen Related Products

This lot is anticipated to provide councils and other participating bodies with a mechanism to procure Sundry Bitumen Related Products including industrial bitumen cleaners. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Surface Dressing Products

This lot is anticipated to provide councils and other participating bodies with a mechanism to procure Surface Dressing Products, including a range of products which restore skidding resistance, seal the road surface to prevent water ingress and help the overlay adhere to the underlying, weathered pavement surface. It is anticipated this will be delivered in bagged or barrel form. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Cementitious Products

This lot is anticipated to provide councils and other participating bodies with a mechanism to procure Mortars and Cementitious Products including a range of fast set mortars and deferred set materials for general repairs. It is anticipated this will be delivered in tub form. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045426
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038064-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44111200 - Cement

44113600 - Bitumen and asphalt

44113700 - Road-repair materials

44113810 - Surface dressing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
19 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scotland Excel
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1AR
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

Colas Limited

Instarmac Group Plc

James A. Jobling and Company Limited

Nynas UK AB

Red Stag Materials Limited

Tarmac Building Products

Viatec UK Ltd

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