This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jul 2025 at 01:00

Tender

11 Feb 2025 at 00:00

Planning

22 Apr 2024 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process initiated by Scotland Excel focuses on the "Supply and Delivery of Bitumen and Associated Products" across various locations in Scotland. The framework agreement provides councils mechanisms to procure various bitumen products, such as bulk bitumen, reinstatement products, surface dressings, and cementitious products. As a central purchasing body, Scotland Excel handles procurement for various public bodies, including local authorities and NHS Scotland. The tender process followed an open procedure method and was recently completed, with key contracts signed on 19 May 2025. Awards have been granted to multiple suppliers, including Colas Limited, and Nynas UK AB for bulk bitumen, presenting an opportunity for suppliers offering similar products to engage in future public procurement processes.

This framework agreement represents significant business opportunities for suppliers of bitumen and related products. It is particularly suited for large-scale suppliers and SMEs that can deliver diversely and manage bulk orders across geographical boundaries. Economic operators planning to expand their market reach within public sector procurement in Scotland can benefit from engaging with frameworks managed by proactive organisations like Scotland Excel. The associated contracts, prominently featuring criteria for technical quality and price, suggest a competitive landscape where innovation and cost-effectiveness are prime considerations. Suppliers capable of adhering to stringent quality and delivery standards, while offering competitive pricing, are well-suited to benefit from such opportunities, enhancing their business growth and footprint in the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply and Delivery of Bitumen and Associated Products

Notice Description

This framework agreement is for the Supply and Delivery of Bitumen and Associated Products. The objective of this framework is to provide Council's with a mechanism to procure a range of Bitumen products, including but not limited to, bulk bitumen, reinstatement products, surface dressings, mortars and cementitious products, and sundries.

Lot Information

Bulk Bitumen

This lot is anticipated to provide councils and other participating bodies with a mechanism to procure Bulk Bitumen, including a range of bitumen emulsions and binders supplied in bulk storage tankers.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Reinstatement Products

This lot is anticipated to provide councils and other participating bodies with a mechanism to procure Reinstatement Products, including a range of products to allow fast repair to roads and rapid reinstatement of road furniture and ironworks. It is anticipated this will be delivered in bagged or barrel form.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Sundry Bitumen Related Products

This lot is anticipated to provide councils and other participating bodies with a mechanism to procure Sundry Bitumen Related Products including industrial bitumen cleaners.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Surface Dressing Products

This lot is anticipated to provide councils and other participating bodies with a mechanism to procure Surface Dressing Products, including a range of products which restore skidding resistance, seal the road surface to prevent water ingress and help the overlay adhere to the underlying, weathered pavement surface. It is anticipated this will be delivered in bagged or barrel form.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Cementitious Products

This lot is anticipated to provide councils and other participating bodies with a mechanism to procure Mortars and Cementitious Products including a range of fast set mortars and deferred set materials for general repairs. It is anticipated this will be delivered in tub form.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000758431
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534117
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44111200 - Cement

44113600 - Bitumen and asphalt

44113700 - Road-repair materials

44113810 - Surface dressing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
19 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scotland Excel
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1AR
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

Colas Limited

Instarmac Group Plc

James A. Jobling and Company Limited

Nynas UK AB

Red Stag Materials Limited

Tarmac Building Products

Viatec UK Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR503602
    Bitumen and Associated Products - This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for the supply and delivery of Bitumen and Associated Products, available for all 32 Council areas in Scotland and Scotland Excel Associate Members. It is anticipated that the scope of the materials covered under the framework will include, but not be limited to, bulk bitumen, reinstatement products, surface dressings, mortars and cementitious products, and sundries.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523663
    Supply and Delivery of Bitumen and Associated Products - This framework agreement is for the Supply and Delivery of Bitumen and Associated Products. The objective of this framework is to provide Council's with a mechanism to procure a range of Bitumen products, including but not limited to, bulk bitumen, reinstatement products, surface dressings, mortars and cementitious products, and sundries.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534117
    Supply and Delivery of Bitumen and Associated Products - This framework agreement is for the Supply and Delivery of Bitumen and Associated Products. The objective of this framework is to provide Council's with a mechanism to procure a range of Bitumen products, including but not limited to, bulk bitumen, reinstatement products, surface dressings, mortars and cementitious products, and sundries.

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