Award

SW Bamfurlong - Brown Salt Order 12

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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21 May 2026 at 14:54

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Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited has completed a procurement process for the supply of 700 tonnes of road salt, titled "SW Bamfurlong - Brown Salt Order 12". This procurement falls under the goods category with the CPV classification code "34927100" and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The process was conducted using a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The end date for the tender period was 20th May 2026, with the award being made active the following day, on 21st May 2026. The contract will run from 22nd May 2026 to 29th May 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs by potentially leveraging existing framework agreements for supply contracts. The suitableness for smaller businesses is underscored by the tender's value of £44,422 and the focus on a specific commodity—road salt. Companies with expertise in the procurement and logistics of bulk goods, particularly within the road maintenance industry, stand to benefit significantly. Supplier Compass Minerals UK Ltd, a large-scale enterprise, was awarded this contract, illustrating the competitive scope for businesses that can meet the required delivery standards and establish partnerships with major contracting authorities like National Highways Limited.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SW Bamfurlong - Brown Salt Order 12

Notice Description

700 tonnes SW Bamfurlong - Brown Salt Order 12

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-539bf950-4ab3-4b55-a819-85cdae899b9d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d46cdde-d893-4c82-8ddf-774399f7ad53
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
£44,422 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,422 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

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