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WCC 2026 2630 De-Icing Salt & Associated Products / Services June 2026

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Worcestershire County Council has concluded a procurement process titled "WCC 2026 2630 De-Icing Salt & Associated Products / Services June 2026", focused on the supply of gritting salt, classified under the industry category of road salt (CPV code 34927100). The procurement follows a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and is now in the award update stage, with the contract period ranging from 26 June 2026 to 31 July 2026. The delivery is set for Worcester, at postal code WR5 2NP. The total contract value is £381,803.52, and the award was made to Compass Minerals UK Limited, as of 25 June 2026.

This tender presents opportunities primarily for large-scale suppliers specialising in road salt and associated products, as it entails a significant financial commitment and selective procurement method potentially favours established businesses with proven frameworks. It is less targeted towards SMEs or VCSEs, as indicated in the suitability criteria. Companies that focus on fulfilling governmental contracts and have the necessary infrastructure to meet the requirements within the defined contract period could find growth potential through similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WCC 2026 2630 De-Icing Salt & Associated Products / Services June 2026

Notice Description

The supply of gritting salt.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e9787fd1-729e-4b80-9109-0eb2495cea45
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/358f6da3-d34f-47f8-9658-2a8e02a39aca
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
Not specified
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
£381,803 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£381,803 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 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
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPASS MINERALS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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