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Award

03 Jun 2026 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited has completed a procurement process titled "Area 10 Brown Salt Order 5," which falls under the industry category of road salt. This procurement involves multiple depots located in the North West of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £400,984.10, was awarded to Compass Minerals UK Ltd following a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was active as of 3rd June 2026, with the contract period scheduled from 4th June to 10th June 2026. The buying organisation, National Highways Limited, is based in Basingstoke, England.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of road salt, particularly those capable of fulfilling large-scale and regional orders. The contract is supportive of SMEs and VCSEs, making it appealing to a variety of business sizes. Companies that excel in logistical coordination and have experience in working within framework agreements may find this type of tender especially advantageous for growth and expansion within the public procurement market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Area 10 Brown Salt Order 5

Notice Description

Area 10 Brown Salt Order 5- Various Depots

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2cdc20f8-da6b-4bff-89a6-3d3b439691ae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f382c0b7-bc3b-4da0-ab42-7841e57cf4e4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34927100 - Road salt

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,984 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,984 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2026 - 10 Jun 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BASINGSTOKE
Postcode
RG22 4BS
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ37 North Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Basingstoke and Deane
Electoral Ward
Eastrop & Grove
Westminster Constituency
Basingstoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPASS MINERALS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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