Scope
Reference
DN774097
Description
Framework for the supply of Highways Aggregates, such as, but not limited to Type 1, clean stone, Cement, Tarmac, Drums of Tac Coat, Bulk Building Sand, Type 1 MOT, Post Fix, Buff 10mm - Dust (Bridleways), Pothole Repair Aggregates and other associated aggregates.
The Council is looking to put in place a Framework with up to 2 Suppliers, either with 1 Supplier for bitumen products and 1 Supplier for dry aggregates or a single Supplier for both. Separate basket of goods will be priced to determine the winner for both Lots.
Suppliers may bid for 1 or both Lots.
Lot 1 - Bituminous Products
Lot 2 - Dry Aggregates
The Council currently spends circa £400,000 - £500,000 plus VAT per annum on the various aggregates for highways maintenance. This figure does not guarantee the value of the new framework and shall be considered as historical information only, though the majority of previous spend was on bitumen products.
Each of the Suppliers must be able to deliver to sites throughout the Oldham Borough as well as being able to cater for collections from premises reasonably local to Oldham Borough Council depot at Moorhey Street, Oldham, OL4 1JF.
The Council may also use this Contract for the purchase of aggregates that are not required for highways use.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £3,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 14212200 - Aggregates
- 14213000 - Macadam, tarmac and tar sands
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Lot 1. Bituminous Products
Description
Road tars and other oil based products for highways use
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,000,000 excluding VAT
- £2,500,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Dry Aggregates
Description
Dry aggregates such as, but not limited to Bulk Building Sand, Type 1 MOT, Post Fix, Buff 10mm - Dust (Bridleways),
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,000,000 excluding VAT
- £1,500,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
A priced basket of goods will be evaluated for each Lot.
If more than 1 Supplier is awarded to the Framework, on any occasion where either Supplier cannot provide a product in their category, the Council reserves the right to request and obtain such items from the other Supplier.
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1. Bituminous Products
Lot 2. Dry Aggregates
Each of the Suppliers must be able to deliver to sites throughout the Oldham Borough as well as being able to cater for collections from premises reasonably local to Oldham Borough Council depot at Moorhey Street, Oldham, OL4 1JF.
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Bituminous Products
Lot 2. Dry Aggregates
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
8 December 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
15 December 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
All tender documents are accessible free of charge at www.the-chest.org.uk - Tender reference DN774097
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 April 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Basket cost |
Cost | 70% |
| Quality | Availability etc. |
Quality | 20% |
| Social Values | Social values |
Quality | 10% |
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
Each of the Suppliers must be able to deliver to sites throughout the Oldham Borough as well as being able to cater for collections from premises reasonably local to Oldham Borough Council depot at Moorhey Street, Oldham, OL4 1JF.
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMRJ-8362-DVNT
Spindles Shopping Centre, West Street
Oldham
OL1 1HD
United Kingdom
Contact name: Rod Walters
Email: rod.walters@oldham.gov.uk
Region: UKD37 - Greater Manchester North East
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government