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NCC1737 Provision of Polymer Modified Binder

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Mar 2026 at 14:21

Tender

05 Jan 2026 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council has awarded the "NCC1737 Provision of Polymer Modified Binder" contract, focused within the goods category in the bitumen industry. The procurement process, initiated with an open procedure, involved supplying and applying bitumen emulsions across multiple locations in Northumberland. The contract, valued at £3,816,000, was awarded on 12th March 2026, with BITUCHEM BUILDING PRODUCTS LIMITED being the successful supplier. The contract period commences on 1st April 2026, extending over two years with potential renewal options, possibly extending till 2032. Businesses involved in bitumen product supply may particularly benefit, given the emphasis on regional distribution within the UKC2 area.

The tender presents ample opportunities for businesses in the construction materials sector, particularly those focusing on bitumen, emulsions, and road surfacing products. With a focus on competitive pricing and quality, businesses that combine cost-efficiency with superior product offerings stand a good chance to secure future procurement contracts. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the sector should find such contracts accessible, given the open procurement method allowing broad participation. The ongoing need for infrastructure maintenance and development within Northumberland might further provide recurring business prospects for those factories or suppliers adept in delivering high-quality surfacing solutions.

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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/022360-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 days 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
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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