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title: "901_21 Supply of Binder, Storage Tanks and Spray Tankers"
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# 901_21 Supply of Binder, Storage Tanks and Spray Tankers

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc7075c8-7434-46f2-9e1d-a9cd34000ee5

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council, represented by Espo, is conducting a procurement process titled "901_21 Supply of Binder, Storage Tanks and Spray Tankers." This tender is in the award stage, seeking to appoint a maximum of four suppliers to assist with surface dressing works on the council's highways during the 2021 spring and summer seasons, with potential extensions through to 2024. The tender period concluded on 28 January 2021, and the contract duration is set to begin from 15 March 2021 for an initial year, with an option for extension up to three years. The maximum value of this framework is estimated at £10 million, and it falls under the goods category with a focus on transport-related items, specifically binders and tankers.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those engaged in supplying road maintenance materials, storage solutions, and transportation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this tender accessible, as it is structured to include several suppliers, providing a competitive platform for bids. Companies with capabilities in providing reliable intermediate and premium grade binder, along with storage tank and tanker hire, are well-positioned to compete effectively in this procurement process.

## Notice

ESPO is working on behalf of Leicestershire County Council to undertake a procurement process to appoint up to a maximum of four suppliers, one of which will be awarded the contract to assist with the undertaking of surface dressing works to be carried out on Leicestershire County Council highways during the spring/summer season of 2021 (and by mutual agreement and extension of the contract in seasons 2022, 2023 and 2024). The Suppliers must offer the following: 1) a reliable source of intermediate and premium grade binder 2) the hire of two storage tanks, each with a minimum capacity of 45,000 litres 3) the hire of two spray tankers, each with a carrying capacity of 16,000 litres 4) the provision of limited technical expertise as and when required The framework will run for an initial period of 1 year with an option to extend for a further period or periods up to a total of 3 years, in 12 monthly increments, taking the contract term to a maximum of 4 years. Lot 1 - Supply of binder, storage tanks and spray tankers to LCC Leicestershire County Council (LCC) effectively seeks a multi supplier framework (up to a maximum of four) to award a single supplier to assist with the undertaking of surface dressing works during the spring/summer season (mid-April -mid-October), by offering a reliable source of binder (supply and delivery), the hire of tanks in which to store it, the hire of tankers (vehicles) with which to lay it and the provision of advice and expertise as required. Lot 2 - Supply of binder, storage tanks and/or spray tankers to eligible public bodies throughout the UK Tenderers bidding for lot 1 will have the option to 'opt' in or 'out' of lot 2. The suppliers not awarded to LCC's surface dressing season will act as contingency suppliers to LCC and by opting 'in', will be able to supply goods and or/services within the scope of lot 1, to eligible public bodies throughout the UK via a further competition only. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 36 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. Additional information: As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at: http://www.espo.org/About-us-(1)/FAQs/Legal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/940019f7-b246-478b-aada-3311ccbb5119 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Mar 2021 - 14 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000,000 |
| 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 | ESPO |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BITUCHEM BUILDING PRODUCTS; COLAS; NYNAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 34133100 - Tankers
- 44113700 - Road-repair materials
- 44113800 - Road-surfacing materials
- 44113810 - Surface dressing
- 44113900 - Road-maintenance materials

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2021 at 13:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/940019f7-b246-478b-aada-3311ccbb5119
- 19 Dec 2020 at 12:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a9f9935-ef8b-4231-bf35-6606758f8dad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/940019f7-b246-478b-aada-3311ccbb5119
  12th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a9f9935-ef8b-4231-bf35-6606758f8dad
  19th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org
- http://www.espo.org/About-us-(1)/FAQs/Legal
- https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf

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