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title: "Supply of Surface Dressing Binders, Packaged Bitumen and Bulk Bitumen"
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# Supply of Surface Dressing Binders, Packaged Bitumen and Bulk Bitumen

Buyer: CORMAC SOLUTIONS LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf3ec9d1-9175-4941-9c22-fdecdd546998

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Cormac Solutions Ltd, which seeks suppliers for the "Supply of Surface Dressing Binders, Packaged Bitumen and Bulk Bitumen" within the bitumen industry. This tender process, classified under goods, is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 29 November 2017. The contract period is established from 1 January 2018 to 31 January 2019, with a total value of £2 million. Suppliers will be expected to deliver to locations in the South West region of the United Kingdom, specifically Bodmin and Penzance, and must adhere to British Standards along with the Highways Agency Products Approval Scheme.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in road construction materials, particularly those capable of providing surface dressing binders and bitumen products. Enterprises well-versed in the management of logistical operations for bulk and packaged materials are especially suited to compete. The intended framework agreement, which includes three separate lots with plans for single supplier awards, allows for strategic partnerships, thus enabling agile responses to Cormac’s operational needs and encouraging competitive pricing for high-quality standards.

## Notice

Cormac Solutions Ltd needs an efficient, dependable, affordable and well managed supply chain to meet its operational objectives. Material and service requirements need to be met promptly to allow work programmes to be undertaken without delays or interruptions. This project allows Cormac Solutions Ltd to source its surface dressing binders and bitumen products from competent suppliers at a competitive price. Products will have to meet a British Standard and be endorsed under the Highways Agency Products Approval Scheme. Technical requirements will be defined in the tender paperwork and products will be evaluated and trialled if necessary. The Framework Agreement is divided into 3 Lots as follows: Lot 1 - Surface Dressing Binders; the scope of this Lot comprises the supply of polymer emulsions, including the provision and effective management of suitable mobile storage tanks, for surface dressing operations. The intention is to award this lot to a sole supplier. Lot 2 - Packaged Bitumen Products; this Lot includes the supply of all packaged bitumen products required for highways maintenance and construction, to our Stores situated in Bodmin and Scorrier. The intention is to award this lot to a sole supplier. Lot 3 - Bulk PEN Bitumen; this Lot includes the supply of bulk PEN bitumen to our quarry, situated at Castle-an-Dinas, Ludgvan, Penzance. The intention is to award this lot to a sole supplier, though mini competition exercises may be used for specific projects (if this option is used, tenderers who have successfully met the quality requirements for this Lot will be invited to submit formal quotations).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30c13717-617b-4ad3-94a7-5d3a43346c49 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2018 - 31 Jan 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CORMAC SOLUTIONS LTD |
| Locality | WADEBRIDGE |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL27 6TW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Wadebridge East & St Minver |
| Westminster constituency | North Cornwall |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 44113610 - Bitumen

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2017 at 07:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30c13717-617b-4ad3-94a7-5d3a43346c49

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30c13717-617b-4ad3-94a7-5d3a43346c49
  25th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cornwall.gov.uk

## Provenance

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