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SW - Edithmead Brown Salt Order 10

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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21 May 2026 at 11:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, "SW - Edithmead Brown Salt Order 10," was conducted by National Highways Limited, an organisation based in Birmingham, England. This procurement, classified under the industry category of "Road salt," involved a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract location is the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the contract period running from 22nd May 2026 to 29th May 2026. Having reached the award stage as of 21st May 2026, the contract was successfully awarded to Compass Minerals UK Ltd, with a contract value of £19,038.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of road maintenance goods, particularly those offering bulk materials like salt. The procurement process, tailored for SMEs and VCSEs, suggests an inclusive opportunity for businesses of various sizes. Companies seeking to expand their client base within public sector contracts would find this type of framework agreement and selective procurement method advantageous. This contracting process further highlights the potential for growth, especially for those already operating within the UK's road maintenance supply chain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SW - Edithmead Brown Salt Order 10

Notice Description

SW - Edithmead 300 tonne Brown Salt Order 10

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3cac45ff-633a-4c62-bcd8-c6397c23c817
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef3c3248-3dfd-4e5e-8bc3-00e2e18ece7e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£19,038 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,038 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 May 2026 - 29 May 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPASS MINERALS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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