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NEPO210 Highways Surfacing Works

The Association of North East Councils Limited

This public procurement record has 11 releases in its history.

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21 May 2026 at 15:48

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19 May 2026 at 10:46

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06 Jan 2026 at 17:46

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24 Oct 2025 at 12:21

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24 Oct 2025 at 09:31

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09 Oct 2025 at 09:35

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22 Jul 2025 at 07:42

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27 Jun 2025 at 12:14

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23 Apr 2025 at 10:28

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17 Apr 2025 at 10:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves The Association of North East Councils Limited, located in Gateshead, UK, issuing a tender titled "NEPO210 Highways Surfacing Works" for construction, foundation, and surface works related to highways and roads. Categorised under public authority - sub-central government, the process is in the tender stage as of the latest update on 21st May 2026. This open procurement procedure has been structured into 16 lots covering various specialised highway surfacing services, with the contract period running until 31st October 2033. Suppliers wishing to engage had earlier deadlines for market engagement, and significant amendments have occurred, including changes in suppliers due to company restructuring.

This tender presents diverse business growth opportunities for companies experienced in specialised highway surfacing, including SMEs and large enterprises. The framework, accessible to numerous Contracting Authorities, allows for extensive call-off contracts which promise substantial work volume across the North East and potentially the entire UK. Businesses with capabilities in delivering high-quality surfacing solutions efficiently and economically will find this procurement advantageous. Consistent with NEPO's annual pricing reviews, suppliers can competitively position themselves whilst adhering to predefined maximum rates. The open framework scheme broadens participation, fostering innovation and competitive pricing through direct awards and further competitions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NEPO210 Highways Surfacing Works

Notice Description

The Association of North East Councils Ltd, trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO), has established a multi-contractor, multi-lot Framework Agreement for the provision of Highways Surfacing Works. This Framework provides Contracting Authorities with access to a wide range of Suppliers capable of delivering specialised highways surfacing services. The Framework is structured into 16 lots, designed to cover the diverse requirements of Contracting Authorities across the North East and the wider UK. The works covered in the Framework have been split into the following lots: 1 Asphaltic Concrete 2 Grouted Macadam 3 Surface Dressing 5 Hot Applied High Friction Surfacing 6 Cold Applied High Friction Surfacing 7 Slurry Seal of Footways 8 Slurry Seal / Micro Asphalt of Carriageways 9 Carriageway in Full Depth Recycling 10 Carriageway Re-tread 11 Captive Shot Blasting - Mechanical Retexturing 12 Hydro blasting - Surface Retexturing 13 Patching 14 Alternative Patching Methods: Hot Applied 15 Alternative Patching Methods: Cold Applied 16 Road Markings 17 Surface Preservation: Penetrative The scope of works includes, but is not limited to: Supply and delivery of Highways Surfacing Works. Execution of works to the required specifications and standards. Delivery across various locations, in line with the needs of individual Contracting Authorities. Suppliers appointed to the Framework are required to deliver services in a reliable, cost-effective and compliant manner, ensuring high standards of safety and quality. The Framework is open for use by all Contracting Authorities nationally, enabling them to procure highways surfacing services efficiently and effectively to meet the needs of their service users. The value for each lot is determined by dividing the total framework value by the number of lots. Whilst individual lots may exceed their calculated value, the total will not surpass the overall framework value. This UK7 notice covers the following UK6 notices 2025/S 000-068170, 2025/S 000-068304, 2025/S 000-063545, 2025/S 000-063525. These UK6 notices had to be duplicated due to system issues.

Lot Information

Asphaltic Concrete

Asphaltic Concrete and Asphaltic materials must be supplied in accordance with and comply with National and European Standards, shall be transported and laid in accordance with the requirements of BS 594987:2024.

Grouted Macadam

Grouted Macadam must be supplied following the process specification of The Manual Of Contract Documents for Highway Works. Volume 1: Specification for Highway Works, Series 900 with accompanying Notes for Guidance (MCHW 2) in NG900, sets out the requirements for these materials. The following standards must be followed: BS EN 13108 Family of standards for Bituminous mixes, PD 6691 - Guidance on the use of BS EN 13108 Bituminous mixtures. Design Manual for Roads and Bridges - Volume 7. Highway Authorities Product Approval Scheme (HAPAS).

Surface Dressing

Surface dressing mut be supplied following the process specification of The Manual Of Contract Documents for Highway Works. Volume 1: Specification for Highway Works, Series 900 with accompanying Notes for Guidance (MCHW 2) in NG900, sets out the requirements for these materials. The following standards must be followed: BS EN 13108 Family of standards for Bituminous mixes, PD 6691 - Guidance on the use of BS EN 13108 Bituminous mixtures. Design Manual for Roads and Bridges - Volume 7.

Glass Fibre Reinforced Surface Dressing

Glass Fibre Reinforced Surface Dressing mut be supplied following the process specification of The Manual Of Contract Documents for Highway Works. Volume 1: Specification for Highway Works, Series 900 with accompanying Notes for Guidance (MCHW 2) in NG900, sets out the requirements for these materials. The following standards must be followed: BS EN 13108 Family of standards for Bituminous mixes, PD 6691 - Guidance on the use of BS EN 13108 Bituminous mixtures. Design Manual for Roads and Bridges - Volume 7.

Hot Applied High Friction Surfacing

Hot Applied High Friction Surfacing must be supplied following the process specification of The Manual Of Contract Documents for Highway Works. Volume 1:Specification for Highway Works, Series 900 with accompanying Notes for Guidance (MCHW 2) in NG900, sets out the requirements for these materials. The following standards must be followed: BS EN 13108 Family of standards for Bituminous mixes, PD 6691 - Guidance on the use of BS EN 13108 Bituminous mixtures. Design Manual for Roads and Bridges - Volume 7.

Cold Applied High Friction Surfacing

Cold Applied High Friction Surfacing must be supplied following the process specification: The Manual Of Contract Documents for Highway Works. Volume 1: Specification for Highway Works, Series 900 with accompanying Notes for Guidance (MCHW 2) in NG900, sets out the requirements for these materials. The following standards must be followed: BS EN 13108 Family of standards for Bituminous mixes, PD 6691 - Guidance on the use of BS EN 13108 Bituminous mixtures. Design Manual for Roads and Bridges - Volume 7. Highway Authorities Product Approval Scheme (HAPAS).

Slurry Seal of Footways

Slurry Seal of Footways mut be supplied following the process specification of The Manual Of Contract Documents for Highway Works. Volume 1: Specification for Highway Works, Series 900 with accompanying Notes for Guidance (MCHW 2) in NG900, sets out the requirements for these materials. The following standards must be followed: BS EN 13108 Family of standards for Bituminous mixes, PD 6691 - Guidance on the use of BS EN 13108 Bituminous mixtures. Design Manual for Roads and Bridges - Volume 7.

Slurry Seal / Micro Asphalt of Carriageways

Slurry Seal/ Micro Asphalt of Carriageways must be supplied following the process specification of The Manual Of Contract Documents for Highway Works. Volume 1:Specification for Highway Works, Series 900 with accompanying Notes for Guidance (MCHW 2) in NG900, sets out the requirements for these materials. The following standards must be followed: BS EN 13108 Family of standards for Bituminous mixes, PD 6691 - Guidance on the use of BS EN 13108 Bituminous mixtures. Design Manual for Roads and Bridges - Volume 7.

Carriageway in Full Depth Recycling

Carriageway in Full Depth Recycling must be supplied following the process specification of The Manual Of Contract Documents for Highway Works. Volume 1: Specification for Highway Works, Series 900 with accompanying Notes for Guidance (MCHW 2) in NG900, sets out the requirements for these materials. The following standards must be followed: BS EN 13108 Family of standards for Bituminous mixes, PD 6691 - Guidance on the use of BS EN 13108 Bituminous mixtures. Design Manual for Roads and Bridges - Volume 7.

Carriageway Re-tread

Carrigeway re-tread must be supplied following the process specification of The Manual Of Contract Documents for Highway Works. Volume 1:Specification for Highway Works, Series 900 with accompanying Notes for Guidance (MCHW 2) in NG900, sets out the requirements for these materials. The following standards must be followed: BS EN 13108 Family of standards for Bituminous mixes, PD 6691 - Guidance on the use of BS EN 13108 Bituminous mixtures. Design Manual for Roads and Bridges - Volume 7.

Captive Shot Blasting - Mechanical Retexturing

Captive Shot Blasting - Mechanical Retexturing must be supplied following the process specification: The Manual Of Contract Documents for Highway Works. Volume 1: Specification for Highway Works, Series 900 with accompanying Notes for Guidance (MCHW 2) in NG900, sets out the requirements for these materials. The following standards must be followed: BS EN 13108 Family of standards for Bituminous mixes, PD 6691 - Guidance on the use of BS EN 13108 Bituminous mixtures. Design Manual for Roads and Bridges - Volume 7.

Hydro blasting - Surface Retexturing

Hydro blasting - Surface Retexturing must be supplied following the process specification: The Manual Of Contract Documents for Highway Works. Volume 1: Specification for Highway Works, Series 900 with accompanying Notes for Guidance (MCHW 2) in NG900, sets out the requirements for these materials. The following standards must be followed: BS EN 13108 Family of standards for Bituminous mixes, PD 6691 - Guidance on the use of BS EN 13108 Bituminous mixtures. Design Manual for Roads and Bridges - Volume 7.

Patching

Patching must be supplied following the process specification of The Manual Of Contract Documents for Highway Works. Volume 1: Specification for Highway Works, Series 900 with accompanying Notes for Guidance (MCHW 2) in NG900, sets out the requirements for these materials. The following standards must be followed: BS EN 13108 Family of standards for Bituminous mixes, PD 6691 - Guidance on the use of BS EN 13108 Bituminous mixtures. Design Manual for Roads and Bridges - Volume 7. Highway Authorities Product Approval Scheme (HAPAS).

Alternative Patching Methods: Hot Applied

Alternative Patching Methods: Hot Applied must be supplied following the process specification The Manual Of Contract Documents for Highway Works. Volume 1: Specification for Highway Works, Series 900 with accompanying Notes for Guidance (MCHW 2) in NG900, sets out the requirements for these materials. The following standards must be followed: BS EN 13108 Family of standards for Bituminous mixes, PD 6691 - Guidance on the use of BS EN 13108 Bituminous mixtures. Design Manual for Roads and Bridges - Volume 7. Highway Authorities Product Approval Scheme (HAPAS).

Alternative Patching Methods: Cold Applied

Alternative Patching Methods: Cold Applied must be supplied following the process specification of The Manual Of Contract Documents for Highway Works. Volume 1: Specification for Highway Works, Series 900 with accompanying Notes for Guidance (MCHW 2) in NG900, sets out the requirements for these materials. The following standards must be followed: BS EN 13108 Family of standards for Bituminous mixes, PD 6691 - Guidance on the use of BS EN 13108 Bituminous mixtures. Design Manual for Roads and Bridges - Volume 7. Highway Authorities Product Approval Scheme (HAPAS).

Road Markings

Road Markings must be supplied following the process specification of The Manual Of Contract Documents for Highway Works. Volume 1: Specification for Highway Works, Series 1200 with accompanying Notes for Guidance (MCHW 2) in NG1200, sets out the requirements for these materials. The following standards must be followed: Design Manual for Roads and Bridges - Volume 8 Section 2. BS EN 1436:2018, which specifies performance requirements for road markings. BS EN 1790:2013 Road marking materials. Pre-formed road markings. BS EN 1824:2020, which outlines requirements for conducting road trials of marking materials. BS EN 1871:2020 - covers physical properties of road marking materials.

Surface Preservation: Penetrative

Surface Preservation: Penetrative must be supplied following the process specification of The Manual Of Contract Documents for Highway Works. Volume 1: Specification for Highway Works, Series 900 with accompanying Notes for Guidance (MCHW 2) in NG900, sets out the requirements for these materials. The following standards must be followed: BS EN 13108 Family of standards for Bituminous mixes, PD 6691 - Guidance on the use of BS EN 13108 Bituminous mixtures. Design Manual for Roads and Bridges - Volume 7. Highway Authorities Product Approval Scheme (HAPAS).

Surface Preservation: Non Penetrative

Surface Preservation: Non Penetrative must be supplied following the process specification The Manual Of Contract Documents for Highway Works. Volume 1: Specification for Highway Works, Series 900 with accompanying Notes for Guidance (MCHW 2) in NG900, sets out the requirements for these materials. The following standards must be followed: BS EN 13108 Family of standards for Bituminous mixes, PD 6691 - Guidance on the use of BS EN 13108 Bituminous mixtures. Design Manual for Roads and Bridges - Volume 7. Highway Authorities Product Approval Scheme (HAPAS).

Planning Information

NEPO intend to publish a preliminary market engagement questionnaire via Open e-Tendering system (www.open-uk.org). The questionnaire responses will help NEPO design the framework by providing the level of market interest and provide insight from suppliers on the shaping of the future provision. The questionnaire will be made accessible via the Open e-Tendering system on 17 April 2025 with a submission deadline of 16:00 on 7 May 2025. Suppliers wishing to access and complete the questionnaire must first register on the e-Tendering system using the following link https://www.open-uk.org For guidance on how to create an account or submit your questionnaire response through Open, please visit https://www.open-hub.org/training to access the available Training Guides. If you need technical assistance from the Open Support team, this can be requested via open.support@nepo.org. PLEASE NOTE: Open is accessible 24/7 however, technical support is available Monday to Thursday 08:30 - 17:00 and Friday 08:30 - 16:30. NEPO also intend to hold a meeting via Microsoft Teams on 6 May 2025 between 10:30 - 11:30 am. A presentation will be given and there will be an opportunity to ask questions in the session. Suppliers must submit their questionnaire via Open before 16:00 on 2 May 2025, to confirm their attendance at the meeting on 6 May. Attendance at the Microsoft Teams meeting is optional and does not provide suppliers with an advantage in any future related procurement. Presentations and Q&A from the session will be published as part of the procurement process. Attendance also does not constitute as an intention to tender for any future related procurement. Please note the above information may be subject to change.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05048c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047288-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45233000 - Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£599,999,994 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
£3,333,333 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£3,666,666 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
26 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
8 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2028-05-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Association of North East Councils Limited
Additional Buyers

THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 3DF
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
19
Supplier Names

APPLEBRIDGE CONSTRUCTION LIMITED

COLAS LIMITED

DSD CONSTRUCTION LIMITED

EUROVIA INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

HANSON QUARRY PRODUCTS EUROPE LIMITED

HILLHOUSE QUARRY GROUP LIMITED

HOLCIM UK LIMITED

JACK COUPE & SONS LIMITED

JMS LINCOLN LIMITED

JOINTLINE LIMITED

KIELY BROS. LIMITED

LANE RENTAL SERVICES LIMITED

MILES MACADAM LIMITED

NORTH EAST SITE SERVICES LIMITED

PREMIER ROADMARKINGS LIMITED

RAINTON CONSTRUCTION LIMITED

TARMAC TRADING LIMITED

VELOCITY UK LIMITED

WJ NORTH LIMITED

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