---
title: "Framework for Supply of Highways Materials"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064a98"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-02"
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# Framework for Supply of Highways Materials

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064a98

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## Summary

Durham County Council has awarded a contract for the "Framework for Supply of Highways Materials." The procurement process was handled through an open competition method below the threshold, designed to cater to the delivery of goods associated with highways materials within the County of Durham and nearby DCC Stores at Meadowfield Depot. The contract is structured into two lots: Lot 1 deals with bagged aggregates and Lot 2 involves rapid setting bedding. The framework is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026 and spans two years, with potential extensions up to 2030. The contracts were officially signed on 30th March 2026, marking the transition from tender to award stage.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of aggregates and related materials, such as gravel, sand, and mortars. SMEs with expertise in logistics and supply chain operations, particularly those able to adhere to the framework’s delivery requirements, stand to benefit. Suppliers like J.T. Dove Limited and Huws Gray Limited are potential beneficiaries, indicating the opportunity and suitability for both medium-sized enterprises and larger organisations to compete in this sector. Establishing a foothold through this framework can enhance business growth by tapping into a steady demand from multiple contracting authorities within Durham County and beyond.

## Notice

The Framework period is 2 years, with the options to extend as 2 years, from the contract end date. Framework commencement date is 1st April 2026. The opportunity is issued as multiple Lot contract for varies products. The framework is to supply and delivery of Highways Materials: Lot 1 Bagged Aggregate Lot 2 Rapid Setting Bedding The goods will be delivered to DCC Stores at Meadowfield Depot and local sites within the County of Durham.

### Lot Information

Bagged Aggregate

Renewal: 1 x 24 mths

RAPID SETTING MORTAR

Renewal: 1 x 24 mths

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051689-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £102,000 |
| Lots value | £102,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Framwellgate and Newton Hall |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | HUWS GRAY; J.T.DOVE,LIMITED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 14210000 - Gravel, sand, crushed stone and aggregates
- 14212200 - Aggregates
- 35322400 - Mortars

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2026 at 08:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051689-2026
- 6 Feb 2026 at 16:46 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011152-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051689-2026
  2nd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011152-2026
  6th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk/
- http://www.jtdove.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.supplychainsolutionsuk.com/

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