Tender

NCC1737 Provision of Polymer Modified Binder

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Jan 2026 at 10:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council is inviting bids for the "NCC1737 Provision of Polymer Modified Binder" contract, aiming to procure bitumen emulsions and apply chip seal emulsion across various locations in Northumberland. The procurement is currently in the tender stage under an open procedure. Important dates include the enquiry period ending on 27th January 2026 and the tender submission deadline on 11th February 2026. The contract, valued at approximately £3,816,000 GBP, is categorised under the goods industry and specifically targets the provision of bitumen. The planned contract duration is from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with potential extensions available.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in bitumen or road surface applications. Companies with strong capabilities in delivering high-quality and competitively priced bitumen emulsions will be well-suited to compete. Northumberland County Council's procurement emphasises both price and quality, suggesting that businesses with a balanced approach to cost-efficiency and service excellence stand to benefit. The contract's potential extensions and future recurrence further broaden long-term business prospects for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ff06
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000161-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2031-12-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
donna.sutton@northumberland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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