Award

Area 13 NW - Brown Salt Order - 2

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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14 Jan 2026 at 09:48

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Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited has completed the procurement process for the "Area 13 NW - Brown Salt Order - 2," involving the supply of road salt within the North West region of the United Kingdom. This tender, categorized under services with a classification of "Road salt," used a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at GBP 17,259, commenced on 14 January 2026 and concluded on 21 January 2026. The procurement reached its award stage on 13 January 2026, with Compass Minerals UK Limited being the successful supplier.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in road maintenance supplies, particularly those equipped to provide bulk materials like road salt. The selective procurement through a framework agreement suggests that businesses previously included in relevant frameworks had the competitive edge. The tender supports the suitability of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), encouraging smaller businesses with the necessary capabilities and supply chain efficiency to engage in such public procurement activities. Such contracts can help businesses enhance their market presence and establish stronger relationships with public sector buyers like National Highways Limited.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Area 13 NW - Brown Salt Order - 2

Notice Description

Area 13 NW - Brown Salt Order - 2

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7197278c-370a-4915-9a18-f3cf09fdb649
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a67ba0e-0b67-4b4e-8673-50f92f356742
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
£17,259 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,259 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jan 2026 - 21 Jan 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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