Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bcc-5a2a-738d-819b-13923664e27a/nepo210-highways-surfacing-works awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # NEPO210 Highways Surfacing Works [The Association of North East Councils Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-association-of-north-east-councils-limited) Estimated value £500,000,000 Published 21 May 2026 Deadline Closed 28 Jul 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Split into 18 lots You can usually bid for just the lots you can deliver. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Association of North East Councils Ltd, trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO), has established a multi-contractor, multi-lot Framework Agreement for the provision of Highways Surfacing Works. This Framework provides Contracting Authorities with access to a wide range of Suppliers capable of delivering specialised highways surfacing services. The Framework is structured into 16 lots, designed to cover the diverse requirements of Contracting Authorities across the North East and the wider UK. The works covered in the Framework have been split into the following lots: 1 Asphaltic Concrete 2 Grouted Macadam 3 Surface Dressing 5 Hot Applied High Friction Surfacing 6 Cold Applied High Friction Surfacing 7 Slurry Seal of Footways 8 Slurry Seal / Micro Asphalt of Carriageways 9 Carriageway in Full Depth Recycling 10 Carriageway Re-tread 11 Captive Shot Blasting - Mechanical Retexturing 12 Hydro blasting - Surface Retexturing 13 Patching 14 Alternative Patching Methods: Hot Applied 15 Alternative Patching Methods: Cold Applied 16 Road Markings 17 Surface Preservation: Penetrative The scope of works includes, but is not limited to: Supply and delivery of Highways Surfacing Works. Execution of works to the required specifications and standards. Delivery across various locations, in line with the needs of individual Contracting Authorities. Suppliers appointed to the Framework are required to deliver services in a reliable, cost-effective and compliant manner, ensuring high standards of safety and quality. The Framework is open for use by all Contracting Authorities nationally, enabling them to procure highways surfacing services efficiently and effectively to meet the needs of their service users. The value for each lot is determined by dividing the total framework value by the number of lots. Whilst individual lots may exceed their calculated value, the total will not surpass the overall framework value. This UK7 notice covers the following UK6 notices 2025/S 000-068170, 2025/S 000-068304, 2025/S 000-063545, 2025/S 000-063525. These UK6 notices had to be duplicated due to system issues. Read full description ## CPV classification Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-05048c-2026-05-21T15:48:15+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-05048c-2026-05-21T15:48:15+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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