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SW Brown Salt Order 9

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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11 Mar 2026 at 15:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "SW Brown Salt Order 9" has been completed by National Highways Limited, with the award date on 11 March 2026. The contract was awarded to Compass Minerals UK Ltd for the provision of road salt under a selective procurement method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract, falling under the works category, is valued at £12,552 and requires delivery to the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tendering period concluded on 10 March 2026, with the contract period spanning from 12 March 2026 to 20 March 2026. The buying organisation, National Highways Limited, headquartered in Birmingham, England, can be contacted via email at OperationsProcurementSouth@nationalhighways.co.uk.

This tender provides lucrative opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in road salt production and distribution within the works sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, given their suitability for participation. Companies with existing framework agreements or those aiming to expand their service offerings to government contracts may find significant growth potential through aligning their capabilities with National Highways Limited's upcoming procurement needs. As a large-scale supplier, Compass Minerals UK Ltd exemplifies the type of business well-positioned to deliver within this framework, signalling opportunities for other well-organised and capable firms in this industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SW Brown Salt Order 9

Notice Description

SW Brown Salt Order 9

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d9633ffd-e360-42c5-aeb6-0a3bfad4913c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8c0beab-d1f7-47ce-a745-08d7497ad92e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
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
£12,552 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,552 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2026 - 20 Mar 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
TLK South 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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