We think TARMAC TRADING LIMITED is a Government supplier specialising in
quarrying of ornamental and building stone, limestone, gypsum, chalk and slate, production of abrasive products, construction of roads and motorways and activities of head offices.
We are tracking £536,420,722 in total UK government revenue, with £372,874,317 spent by Department for Transport as the largest purchaser. They have been awarded £174,673,001 in UK government contracts, primarily for surface work for highways (£41,094,683) and construction work (£8,922,262). View on Companies House

Top Departments

A breakdown of the top government departments that have purchased goods and services from TARMAC TRADING LIMITED, ordered by total spend.

  1. Department for Transport

    £373 Million

  2. Leeds City Council

    £17.5 Million

  3. Birmingham City Council

    £13.5 Million

Top Organisations

A breakdown of the top government organisations that have purchased goods and services from TARMAC TRADING LIMITED, ordered by total spend. These may be more granular than departments.

  1. National Highways

    £295 Million

  2. Highways England

    £68.8 Million

  3. Leeds City Council

    £17.5 Million

  4. Birmingham City Council

    £13.5 Million

Top Expense Areas

A breakdown of the top Expense Areas within each organisation that has purchased goods and services from TARMAC TRADING LIMITED, ordered by total spend.

  1. OPERATIONS DIRECTORATE

    National Highways - £288 Million

  2. DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE

    Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council - £82.2 Million

  3. OPERATIONS DIRECTORATE

    Highways England - £62.3 Million

  4. City Development

    Leeds City Council - £17.4 Million

  5. City Ops Directorate

    Birmingham City Council - £13.5 Million

Top Expense Types

A breakdown of the top Expense Types within each organisation that has purchased goods and services from TARMAC TRADING LIMITED, ordered by total spend.

  1. TA Renewal of Roads - Capital

    National Highways - £264 Million

  2. NON REVENUE CAPITAL

    Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council - £63.8 Million

  3. TA Renewal of Roads - Capital

    Highways England - £54.5 Million

  4. PRIVATE

    Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council - £20.7 Million

  5. TA Renewal of Structures - Capital

    National Highways - £13.7 Million

Recent Payments
Date Buyer Amount Expense Area Expense Type
2025-12-24 £14,215 DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES
CONSULTANCY FEES
2025-12-24 £13,562 DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES
CONSULTANCY FEES
2025-12-24 £5,148 DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE - OTHER ROADS
2025-12-24 £1,226 DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE NON REVENUE CAPITAL
CONSULTANTS FEES
2025-12-24 £39,675 DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE NON REVENUE CAPITAL
HIGHWAYS CONSTRUCTION WORK
2025-12-24 £31,634 DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE NON REVENUE CAPITAL
HIGHWAYS CONSTRUCTION WORK
2025-12-24 £129,034 DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE NON REVENUE CAPITAL
HIGHWAYS CONSTRUCTION WORK
2025-12-24 £63,702 DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE NON REVENUE CAPITAL
DRAINAGE WORKS
2025-12-24 £7,061 DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE NON REVENUE CAPITAL
CONSULTANTS FEES
2025-12-24 £6,400 DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE NON REVENUE CAPITAL
HIGHWAYS CONSTRUCTION WORK
2025-12-24 £32,098 DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE NON REVENUE CAPITAL
HIGHWAYS CONSTRUCTION WORK
2025-12-24 £2,321 DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE NON REVENUE CAPITAL
HIGHWAYS CONSTRUCTION WORK
2025-12-24 £9,564 DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE NON REVENUE CAPITAL
CONSULTANTS FEES
2025-12-24 £3,235 DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE NON REVENUE CAPITAL
HIGHWAYS CONSTRUCTION WORK
2025-12-24 £442,397 DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE NON REVENUE CAPITAL
HIGHWAYS CONSTRUCTION WORK
2025-12-24 £75,363 DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE NON REVENUE CAPITAL
DRAINAGE WORKS
2025-12-22 £5,199 Environment & Community Services Directorate Materials
2025-12-19 £707 DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE - OTHER ROADS
2025-12-19 £2,715 DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE - OTHER ROADS
2025-12-19 £1,384 DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE - OTHER ROADS

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the latest payment data available for TARMAC TRADING LIMITED?

The most recent payment data we have available for TARMAC TRADING LIMITED is from December 2025. Government departments and public bodies typically publish their spending data on a monthly or quarterly basis.

How has TARMAC TRADING LIMITED's government income changed over time?

TARMAC TRADING LIMITED's government income has decreased over time. In 2025, they received £72,526,430, compared to £107,138,488 in 2024 - a decrease of 32.3%.

How much has TARMAC TRADING LIMITED received from the UK government?

TARMAC TRADING LIMITED has received a total of £536,420,722 from UK government organizations according to our records. This income comes from 31 government buyers.

Which government departments buy from TARMAC TRADING LIMITED?

The top government departments buying from TARMAC TRADING LIMITED are Department for Transport (£372,874,317), Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council (£86,598,032), and Leeds City Council (£17,507,637).

Company Details

Company Number
00453791
Status
Active
Incorporated
1948-05-07
Type
Private Limited Company
Accounts
FULL