Estimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
Not specified
Published
6 May 2026
Type
works
Overview
Dorset Council went out to tender to procure In-situ Road Recycling at various locations around the County of Dorset. To recycle the road to bind material to the specified depth using the specified binder, and depending on location; a double surface dressing or asphalt surface course to finish. This was a call off under the Dorset Council Road Surface Treatment DPS.
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Dorset Council is looking for a contractor to recycle existing road surfaces at multiple locations across Dorset between 2026 and 2029. The work involves breaking up old road material on-site, mixing it with new binder, laying it to a specific depth, and finishing with either a double surface dressing or asphalt layer depending on each location.
Requirements
- Must be pre-qualified or able to join the Dorset Council Road Surface Treatment Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)
- Capability to carry out in-situ road recycling works to specified depths
- Ability to apply specified binder materials correctly
- Capability to deliver either double surface dressing or asphalt surface course finishes as required
- Must be able to work at multiple locations across Dorset County
- Works scheduled across 2026-2029 period
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Break up and recycle existing road surface material at multiple Dorset locations
- Mix recycled material with specified binder to achieve correct composition
- Lay recycled bound material to specified depth requirements
- Apply double surface dressing finish at some locations
- Apply asphalt surface course finish at other locations
- Manage multiple site locations across Dorset County during contract period
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a 'call-off' contract under a DPS (Dynamic Purchasing System) — this means Dorset Council has already created a pre-approved list of suppliers, and you may need to register on it first before bidding for individual jobs. Check if you're already listed or need to apply to join.
- 2The contract runs 2026-2029 but isn't a fixed value — you'll likely bid for individual jobs as they're released, not one lump sum for everything. Expect multiple separate call-offs rather than one mega-contract.
- 3The actual site locations, quantities, and exact specifications (depth, binder type, finish type) will be in detailed tender documents — the description here is the overview only. Request the full specifications document before committing time to a bid.
- 4Watch for the difference between 'double surface dressing' and 'asphalt surface course' — these are different finishing methods, so you must be equipped for both techniques.
- 5As a highway contract, safety compliance (traffic management, work near live roads) will be critical. Check for requirements around traffic control, permits, and road closure management in the full documents.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're not already on the Dorset Council Road Surface Treatment DPS, contact them now to understand the pre-qualification process — joining may take time but gives you access to multiple call-off contracts over 2026-29, not just this one.
- Consider partnering with a larger road contractor as a subcontractor if you have specialized equipment (road recycling machines) but lack the full delivery capability — DPS contracts often split between material suppliers and main contractors.
- The 'multiple locations' aspect could be a challenge for a very small business — ask upfront about geographic spread, job frequency, and whether you can cherry-pick locations or must be able to service the whole county to stay on the framework.
Award Details
Stabilised Pavements Limited
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Dorset CouncilKey Dates
Published
6 May 2026
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