Tender

National Salt Reserve Storage Contract

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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Tender

18 Sep 2024 at 14:32

Summary of the contracting process

National Highways, acting on behalf of the Department for Transport, has initiated an open tender for the "National Salt Reserve Storage Contract". The tender focuses on the storage, stockpile management, and sheeting supply/maintenance of the national salt reserve, located in the North West, North East, and South of England. This contract pertains to maintaining road salt and is classified under the CPV code 34927100. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 23 October 2024, at 12:00 PM. The contract is valued at £5,250,000 GBP and is set to commence on 1 April 2025, running through to 31 March 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in logistics, storage management, and maintenance services to establish a substantial, long-term engagement with a prominent national body. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, making this a prime opportunity for those specialised in industrial storage solutions and infrastructure management. The breadth of the contract, covering multiple regions in England, additionally offers extensive exposure and potential growth in both local and national procurement landscapes.

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Notice Title

National Salt Reserve Storage Contract

Notice Description

National Highways is responsible for managing the national Salt Reserve on behalf of the Department for Transport. Under the current arrangements National Highways stores salt at Ellesmere Port, Garston, Ridham, North Killingholme and Shapness. In the event of a prolonged and severe winter this salt would be made available to Local Highway Authorities. The subject of this procurement is the storage arrangements, stockpile management and sheeting supply/maintenance, within the North West, North East and South of England

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8c694b86-dd4b-45f6-9e18-f734183336f7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dac8b56d-8f38-4c78-a332-14be1e765e51
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34927100 - Road salt

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1RN
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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