Tender

Framework for Supply of Highways Material

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Feb 2026 at 16:46

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has issued a tender for a framework agreement titled "Framework for Supply of Highways Material," focusing on the delivery of bagged aggregate and rapid setting bedding. This procurement falls under the category of public authority sub-central government, specifically for goods, and is classified within the Aggregates sector. It includes two lots, with delivery scheduled to DCC Stores at the Meadowfield Depot and other local sites within County Durham, UK. The procurement method is open, allowing below-threshold open competition, and the tender stage is currently active. Key dates to note are the enquiry period ending on 26th February 2026 and the submission deadline on 27th February 2026 at 12:00 PM. The framework is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2028, with potential renewals extending until 2030.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for suppliers in the construction materials industry, especially those specialising in aggregate materials, to establish or enhance their presence within public sector contracts. With a total contract value of £122,400, businesses capable of meeting the framework's stringent delivery and competitive pricing requirements are well-positioned to benefit from this engagement. Companies that have the capacity for long-term supply commitments and those experienced in servicing local government contracts will find this tender particularly advantageous for expanding their market reach in the UK region "UKC". The tender's open competition and framework agreement nature imply an extended business relationship and stability in pricing for selected suppliers over the initial two-year period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for Supply of Highways Material

Notice Description

The opportunity is issued as multiple Lot contract for varies products. The framework is to supply and delivery of Highways Materials: Lot 1 Bagged Aggregate Lot 2 Rapid Setting Bedding The goods will be delivered to DCC Stores at Meadowfield Depot and local sites within the County of Durham.

Lot Information

Bagged Aggregate

see specification

Renewal: 1 x 24 mths

RAPID SETTING MORTAR

see Doc 3a specification

Renewal: 1 x 24 mths

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064a98
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011152-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

CPV Codes

14212200 - Aggregates

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£102,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£102,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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