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South West - Potassium Acetate Order - 12

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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05 Jan 2026 at 16:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "South West - Potassium Acetate Order - 12" has been completed by National Highways Limited, a prominent agency responsible for managing England's road infrastructure. This contract, categorised under the industry of "Road salt", had a procurement method described as a "Call-off from a framework agreement", indicating a selective tendering process. The contract, valued at £30,750, was awarded on 5th January 2026, with the work scheduled to commence on 6th January 2026 and conclude by 13th January 2026. The delivery region is specified as the South West of the United Kingdom, aligning with National Highways' operational focus.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in services related to road maintenance and supply chain management within the public sector. Suitable candidates include SMEs, as the procurement explicitly indicates their suitability, offering a competitive edge to smaller enterprises in the industry. Businesses capable of leveraging framework agreements and those with existing frameworks may find similar opportunities lucrative, promoting their engagement in public infrastructure projects.

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Notice Title

South West - Potassium Acetate Order - 12

Notice Description

South West - Potassium Acetate Order - 12

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-71719f2e-0892-4f1d-8951-604882c810b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95860bc4-e8e0-4a83-bc12-9b8a0961988f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
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
£30,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 13 Jan 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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAFECOTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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