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Framework for the Supply of Highway Construction Materials

DORSET COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

16 Jun 2026 at 12:18

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

26 May 2026 at 13:06

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process organised by Dorset Council involves preparing a Framework for the Supply of Highway Construction Materials. The procurement is at the planning stage and pertains to the industry category of road construction materials, specifically for goods. It's intended for Dorset Council within the UKK25 region. The framework agreement is anticipated to commence on 18th December 2026 and potentially extend up to 17th December 2034. Interested parties were requested to submit their expressions of interest by 29th June 2026. A future notice date is scheduled for 27th July 2026, reflecting the prospective communication timeline for the tender process.

This tender offers potential business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers of granules, aggregates, and road construction materials, with an estimated total spend of £27 million over an 8-year framework period. The framework encompasses four main Lots and allows the inclusion of suppliers' proprietary products. By participating, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in highway construction materials could greatly benefit, given the framework's openings for new entrants at specified intervals. Due to its structure accommodating multiple suppliers and Lots, it's an advantageous opportunity for businesses aiming to secure long-term agreements and expand their presence within the government's procurement ecosystem.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for the Supply of Highway Construction Materials

Notice Description

A Framework Agreement to cover the provision of highway construction material supplies. This Framework relates to the provision of these services to Dorset Council only and is for collections and deliveries.

Planning Information

Dorset Council has released a Prior Information Notice to indicate the expected launch of a procurement process for the selection of contractors under a Framework Agreement to cover the provision of highway construction material supplies. This Framework relates to the provision of these services to Dorset Council only and is for collections and deliveries. Traditionally, previous generations of this Framework have been 4-year duration, it is now proposed to increase this up to 8 years (with opening points for new entrants at years 3 and 6). Indicative total spend is expected to be £27m over 8 years (around £3.375m / year). There are currently 4 Lots (Ready mixed concrete / Dry stone aggregates / Coated materials / Surface dressing aggregates). There is provision for the inclusion of supplier’s proprietary products and allowances for typical ancillary rates such as waiting times and mobilising facilities out of normal working hours. The procurement has traditionally been a multiple Lot and multiple supplier Framework. Consideration of the structure of Lots, number of suppliers and other aspects of the approach to this procurement will be given subject to responses to this EOI questionnaire We would be grateful if you could confirm if this opportunity would be of interest to your organisation. This is not a call for competition. The issuing of this EOI document and PIN notice does not commit Dorset Council to commence any related procurement process and nor will the Council be under any obligation to make changes to its proposals following responses received to this EOI. Please submit your response by uploading a completed document to the portal by no later than 14:00 on 29th June 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a3b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056632-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

CPV Codes

14212000 - Granules, chippings, stone powder, pebbles, gravel, broken and crushed stone, stone mixtures, sand-gravel mixtures and other aggregates

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Dec 2026 - 17 Dec 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DORSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1XJ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK25 Dorset
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Further Information

Notice Documents

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