231A_16 National Supply of Asphalt & Aggregates

The framework is for the supply and delivery of asphalt mixtures, roadstone, chippings and aggregates throughout the UK. The framework also covers the supply and delivery of asphalt and aggregate materials to Derby City Council, Nottingham City Council and Norfolk County Council. Further information on these 'lots' can be found in the Invitation to tender, along with detailed specifications.

As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, the Framework Agreement is open for use by the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authority Councils; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies and Local Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; Any Public Body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Full details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement.

The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months.The total estimated values stated include the option period.