This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

27 May 2026 at 16:26

Award

12 Mar 2026 at 14:21

Tender

05 Jan 2026 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council, a sub-central government authority based in Morpeth, has completed the procurement process for the NCC1737 "Provision of Polymer Modified Binder". This contract is aimed at supplying bitumen emulsions and applying chip seal emulsion across various locations in Northumberland, UK. Procured through an open procedure, the contract was awarded to BITUCHEM Building Products Ltd, representing the supply of goods in the bitumen industry (CPV code 44113610). The contract spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028 and holds a significant value of £3,816,000, with an option for extension up to 2032. The procurement process has now reached the contract award stage, as of 27th May 2026.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers involved in construction materials and related industries. It is especially suitable for SMEs like BITUCHEM Building Products Ltd that can provide high-quality bitumen products and services. The contract’s long duration and the possibility of extension present a reliable revenue stream, encouraging participation from skilled suppliers capable of servicing large areas within specified timeframes. Companies capable of meeting the price and quality criteria set forth, with at least 70% of the evaluation focused on price, can leverage such contracts to ensure sustained business growth.

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Notice Title

NCC1737 Provision of Polymer Modified Binder

Notice Description

Northumberland County Council is seeking to appoint a provider to supply bitumen emulsions and to supply and apply chip seal emulsion to various locations within the county of Northumberland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract duration fixed for 24 months with the option to extend for a further 4 x 12 months at the discretion of the Contracting Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ff06
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049970-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

44113610 - Bitumen

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,180,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,180,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,816,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£3,816,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2031-12-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
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)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC21 Northumberland

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BITUCHEM BUILDING PRODUCTS

Further Information

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