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Framework for Supply of Highways Materials

Durham County Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Jun 2026 at 09:29

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

06 Feb 2026 at 16:46

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has awarded a contract for the "Framework for Supply of Highways Materials." The procurement process was handled through an open competition method below the threshold, designed to cater to the delivery of goods associated with highways materials within the County of Durham and nearby DCC Stores at Meadowfield Depot. The contract is structured into two lots: Lot 1 deals with bagged aggregates and Lot 2 involves rapid setting bedding. The framework is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026 and spans two years, with potential extensions up to 2030. The contracts were officially signed on 30th March 2026, marking the transition from tender to award stage.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of aggregates and related materials, such as gravel, sand, and mortars. SMEs with expertise in logistics and supply chain operations, particularly those able to adhere to the framework’s delivery requirements, stand to benefit. Suppliers like J.T. Dove Limited and Huws Gray Limited are potential beneficiaries, indicating the opportunity and suitability for both medium-sized enterprises and larger organisations to compete in this sector. Establishing a foothold through this framework can enhance business growth by tapping into a steady demand from multiple contracting authorities within Durham County and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for Supply of Highways Materials

Notice Description

The Framework period is 2 years, with the options to extend as 2 years, from the contract end date. Framework commencement date is 1st April 2026. 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

Renewal: 1 x 24 mths

RAPID SETTING MORTAR

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/051689-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

14210000 - Gravel, sand, crushed stone and aggregates

14212200 - Aggregates

35322400 - Mortars

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£102,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£102,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Durham County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
Postcode Area
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 & Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

JT Dove

Huws Gray Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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