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SW Southfields Brown Salt Order 11

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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21 May 2026 at 11:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "SW Southfields Brown Salt Order 11" was conducted by National Highways Limited, headquartered in Birmingham, England. This contract involves the supply of 600 tonnes of brown road salt, classified under the industry category of road salt. The procurement stage is complete, with the award notice published on 21st May 2026. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The geographical focus for this contract is the South West region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender period concluding on 20th May 2026, with the contract period spanning from 22nd May 2026 to 29th May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of road salt, particularly those capable of fulfilling framework agreements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), due to the suitability requirements of the tender, are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Compass Minerals UK Ltd, a large-scale supplier, was awarded the contract, underscoring the potential for larger businesses to benefit from such procurement opportunities as well. This contract signifies a chance for firms in the goods category to expand their operations or establish strong partnerships with a prominent buyer like National Highways Limited.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SW Southfields Brown Salt Order 11

Notice Description

600 tonnes of Brown Salt for SW Southfields Order 11

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e0ba3b4b-14ee-4593-870f-d0e30b5e7dfb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/359daf08-2400-41b6-8ea6-0a363e91db0c
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, VCSE
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
£38,076 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,076 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 May 2026 - 29 May 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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