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WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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13 Mar 2026 at 12:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of rock salt for winter maintenance materials has been recently completed and awarded by Westmorland and Furness Council. The contract was awarded on 9th January 2026 to Compass Minerals UK Limited, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027. This selective procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, categorised under 'goods', and is set to deliver in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The process aimed at engaging SMEs, offering a contract valued at £792,740.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for SMEs involved in the supply of maintenance materials, particularly those specialising in winter solutions. Companies such as Compass Minerals UK Limited, which is well-equipped and experienced in the industry, can leverage the contract's framework agreement to expand their market presence and secure predictable revenue streams. The selective method favours businesses with established relationships within the framework, promising steady demand for rock salt during the contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Awarded Contract

Notice Description

Supply of Rock Salt

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c96e7a34-35ee-4132-b809-ecd0eaa7eba3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1cc1a41-c2a5-4d49-b1d1-494dfe9c0d14
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44113910 - Winter-maintenance materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£792,740 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPASS MINERALS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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