Award

Area 13 Brown Salt Order 4

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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27 May 2026 at 15:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Area 13 Brown Salt Order 4," managed by National Highways Limited, has reached the award stage. This tender focuses on supplying road salt and is classified under the industry category of "goods." The procurement took place in the North West region of the United Kingdom, with the contract period starting on the 29th of May 2026 and ending on the 5th of June 2026. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with National Highways Limited acting as the buying organisation. The award was made to Compass Minerals UK Ltd on the 27th of May 2026, with the contract valued at £312,984.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in the supply of road salt or related logistics services. The nature of the procurement, being a call-off from a framework agreement, suggests that businesses already enrolled in the relevant framework have a competitive edge. The opportunity is especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), aiming to expand their market presence in the North West of England through collaboration with a major public entity like National Highways Limited. This contract exemplifies a targeted growth opportunity for firms equipped to deliver goods within a tight timeframe and to a specified location.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Area 13 Brown Salt Order 4

Notice Description

Area 13 Brown Salt Order 4 to various depot NW

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-49637423-720a-4e07-925c-a97988d9c505
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93e8445d-dc58-4cb8-94ea-4905193a050c
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
£312,984 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£312,984 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 May 2026 - 5 Jun 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
TLD North 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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