Award

Area 7 Brown Salt Order 2

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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Award

27 Jan 2026 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Area 7 Brown Salt Order 2," was managed by National Highways Limited, a governmental agency responsible for England's strategic road network. This contract falls under the services category with a specific focus on road salt, identified by the CPV code 34927100. The procurement took place in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, and was conducted through a selective method as part of a call-off from a framework agreement. The process has reached the award stage, with the award being made active on 27th January 2026. The tender period concluded on 8th December 2025, with the contracted services set to commence on 28th January 2026 and conclude on 6th February 2026. The total contract value amounts to £99,586.

This procurement offers notable opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as the buying organisation prioritises SMEs for this contract. Businesses specialising in road salt supply and distribution, particularly those that have the capability and existing framework agreements, would be well-suited to compete. Compass Minerals UK Ltd, identified as the awarded supplier, demonstrates that companies of smaller scale can successfully partake in substantial public contracts, thus promoting business growth opportunities within this sector and region.

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Notice Title

Area 7 Brown Salt Order 2

Notice Description

Area 7 Brown Salt Order 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-671b5df9-8ce6-4959-899b-6d11c7ebb2a6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fb14e2d-34df-484d-925a-45dcccaa9224
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34927100 - Road salt

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,586 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,586 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2026 - 6 Feb 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
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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
TLG West Midlands (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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