---
title: "Supply and Application of Bitumen for Surface Dressing"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-34e427c2-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-34e427c2-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-34e427c2-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-34e427c2-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2017-03-15"
---

# Supply and Application of Bitumen for Surface Dressing

Buyer: DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-34e427c2-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-34e427c2-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-34e427c2-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json)

## Summary

Dorset County Council is seeking a sole supplier for the "Supply and Application of Bitumen for Surface Dressing" under an open procurement method. This project falls within the services category and is based in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period has concluded, with bids due by 21st October 2016, while the contract is set to commence on 1st April 2017 and will last for a maximum of seven years, comprising an initial four-year period followed by three potential one-year extensions. The total estimated value of the contract is £5,000,000.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in road maintenance and surface treatment, particularly those supplying bitumen or relevant materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this an accessible contract to compete for, given the emphasis on performance and the potential for contract extension. Suppliers well-versed in working with local authorities and capable of adapting to budget variations and project amendments will be especially suited to pursue this opportunity.

## Notice

Dorset County Council is seeking a sole supplier to deliver the supply and application of bitumen for the annual surface dressing programme. The programme is determined by Dorset County Council Highways Client annual budgets and is subject to annual variations and the established programme is also subject to amendments throughout the duration of the programme. The contract will be for a maximum duration of 7 years consisting of a minimum of 4 years followed by 3 12-month extension periods by agreement with both parties and subject to satisfactory performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4158c43b-e09a-479d-afaf-9dc7bd383333 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BITUCHEM BUILDING PRODUCTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 44113610 - Bitumen
- 44113810 - Surface dressing

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2017 at 14:25 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4158c43b-e09a-479d-afaf-9dc7bd383333
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4158c43b-e09a-479d-afaf-9dc7bd383333

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4158c43b-e09a-479d-afaf-9dc7bd383333
  21st September 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dorsetforyou.com/

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-34e427c2-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-34e427c2-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json.