Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Scotland Excel
Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street
Paisley
PA1 1AR
UK
E-mail: roads@scotland-excel.org.uk
NUTS: UKM83
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10383
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Supply and Delivery of Bitumen and Associated Products
Reference number: 0224
II.1.2) Main CPV code
44113600
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
This framework agreement is for the Supply and Delivery of Bitumen and Associated Products. The objective of this framework is to provide Council’s with a mechanism to procure a range of Bitumen products, including but not limited to, bulk bitumen, reinstatement products, surface dressings, mortars and cementitious products, and sundries.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
60 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Bulk Bitumen
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
44113600
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is anticipated to provide councils and other participating bodies with a mechanism to procure Bulk Bitumen, including a range of bitumen emulsions and binders supplied in bulk storage tankers.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Reinstatement Products
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
44113700
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is anticipated to provide councils and other participating bodies with a mechanism to procure Reinstatement Products, including a range of products to allow fast repair to roads and rapid reinstatement of road furniture and ironworks. It is anticipated this will be delivered in bagged or barrel form.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Surface Dressing Products
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
44113810
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is anticipated to provide councils and other participating bodies with a mechanism to procure Surface Dressing Products, including a range of products which restore skidding resistance, seal the road surface to prevent water ingress and help the overlay adhere to the underlying, weathered pavement surface. It is anticipated this will be delivered in bagged or barrel form.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Cementitious Products
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
44111200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is anticipated to provide councils and other participating bodies with a mechanism to procure Mortars and Cementitious Products including a range of fast set mortars and deferred set materials for general repairs. It is anticipated this will be delivered in tub form.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Sundry Bitumen Related Products
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
44113600
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is anticipated to provide councils and other participating bodies with a mechanism to procure Sundry Bitumen Related Products including industrial bitumen cleaners.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2025/S 000-004550
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Bulk Bitumen
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/05/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Colas Limited
6210 Bishop Court, Birmingham Business Park,, Solihull Parkway
Birmingham
B37 7YP
UK
Telephone: +44 3335773577
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nynas UK AB
North Road
Ellesmere Port , Cheshire
CH65 1AJ
UK
Telephone: +44 7876145518
NUTS: UKD3
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 45 600 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Reinstatement Products
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/05/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Instarmac Group Plc
Danny Morson Way, Birch Coppice Business Park
Dordon, Tamworth
B78 1SE
UK
Telephone: +44 1827254400
NUTS: UKG2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Tarmac Building Products
Swains Park Industrial Estate, Park Road
Swadlincote
DE12 6JT
UK
Telephone: +44 7483444287
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Red Stag Materials Limited
Highclere Business Park
Inverurie
AB51 5QW
UK
Telephone: +44 7977159842
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
James A. Jobling and Company Limited
Paradise Works. Scotswood Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE15 6BZ
UK
Telephone: +44 1912732331
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Colas Limited
6210 Bishop Court, Birmingham Business Park,, Solihull Parkway
Birmingham
B37 7YP
UK
Telephone: +44 3335773577
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 5 700 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Surface Dressing Products
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/05/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Red Stag Materials Limited
Highclere Business Park
Inverurie
AB51 5QW
UK
Telephone: +44 7977159842
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
James A. Jobling and Company Limited
Paradise Works. Scotswood Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE15 6BZ
UK
Telephone: +44 1912732331
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Colas Limited
6210 Bishop Court, Birmingham Business Park,, Solihull Parkway
Birmingham
B37 7YP
UK
Telephone: +44 3335773577
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 800 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Cementitious Products
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/05/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Instarmac Group Plc
Danny Morson Way, Birch Coppice Business Park
Dordon, Tamworth
B78 1SE
UK
Telephone: +44 1827254400
NUTS: UKG2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Tarmac Building Products
Swains Park Industrial Estate, Park Road
Swadlincote
DE12 6JT
UK
Telephone: +44 7483444287
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Viatec UK Ltd
Broadway house, Third Avenue
Radstock
BA3 4XD
UK
Telephone: +44 1761405804
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Red Stag Materials Limited
Highclere Business Park
Inverurie
AB51 5QW
UK
Telephone: +44 7977159842
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
James A. Jobling and Company Limited
Paradise Works. Scotswood Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE15 6BZ
UK
Telephone: +44 1912732331
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 6 600 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: Sundry Bitumen Related Products
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/05/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Red Stag Materials Limited
Highclere Business Park
Inverurie
AB51 5QW
UK
Telephone: +44 7977159842
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
James A. Jobling and Company Limited
Paradise Works. Scotswood Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE15 6BZ
UK
Telephone: +44 1912732331
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 300 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This Tender process is subject to the Law and Guidance applicable in Scotland relative to the award of public contracts including (without
limitation) as set out in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, most recently amended to reflect the European Union exit by the
UK. Any prior version of the relevant Law and Guidance, or terminology related thereto, which appears in these Procurement Documents should therefore be interpreted and applied as currently in force.
Scotland Excel is a central purchasing body procuring this framework on behalf of the following contracting authorities (and successor
bodies):
- 32 local authorities in Scotland
- Scotland Excel associate members: http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk/home/aboutus/ourmembers/Ourmembers.aspx
- Tayside Contracts
- NHS Scotland entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978
- Scottish Prison Services (SPS) and all establishments owned and managed by the Scottish Ministers through the Scottish Prison Service
- Scottish Government
- Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Ltd) and their member organisations across the higher and further education
sector in Scotland and their associated and affiliated bodies.
- Any integration authority, or other body, established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working)(Scotland) Act 2014.
The above is subject to each contracting authority entering into and maintaining a membership agreement or other access agreement with
Scotland Excel.
Tenderers are advised that the envisaged maximum number of participants that might be appointed to this framework agreement set out in section IV.1.3 of this contract notice is purely indicative. Scotland Excel reserves the right to appoint more or less bidders than the envisaged maximum number to the proposed Framework Agreement.
Tenderers are advised that whether electronic ordering, invoicing and payment will be used or accepted is at the discretion of each Member
Authority or Associate Member which will be settled by them during call off of a contract under this proposed Framework Agreement.
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR TENDERERS: For some lots, particular requirements apply, including but not limited to, the requirement to evidence conformance with the Tender Specification in all lots. Bids MAY be excluded from evaluation (in whole, or in part) if they do not include the information required in accordance with instructions given. Bids may be subject to a specific EVALUATION APPROACH in particular circumstances detailed in the instructions. Further detailed information and instructions are contained within the tender documents located within the Information and Instructions to Tenderers inc Evaluation Methodology document.
(SC Ref:800795)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Court of Session
Parliament Square
Edinburgh
EH1 1RQ
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
An economic operator that suffers, or risks suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (SSI 2015/446) (as amended) may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
08/07/2025