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Midlands - Area 9 - Brown Salt Order - 04

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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06 Jan 2026 at 11:46

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "Midlands - Area 9 - Brown Salt Order - 04" has successfully reached the award stage. Managed by National Highways Limited, the procurement pertains to the supply of road salt, classified under the CPV code 34927100, specifically targeting locations in the East Midlands and West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £497,930, commenced on 6th January 2026 and is set to conclude by 13th January 2026, following an award decision made on 5th January 2026.

This procurement offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of supplying road salt. Although awarded to Compass Minerals UK Limited, businesses in the logistics and materials supply sectors can find similar future tenders beneficial. Such contracts are well-suited for companies with the capacity to manage logistics and supply chains across multiple locations, notably those familiar with framework agreements and public sector procurement. The presence of well-defined delivery regions further assists businesses in strategic planning and resource allocation.

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Notice Title

Midlands - Area 9 - Brown Salt Order - 04

Notice Description

Midlands - Area 9 - Brown Salt Order - 04

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-facd0fcc-185f-45b8-b7e0-844905e031b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9bfbc07-eee1-4853-bcc0-583a73d162cc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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
£497,930 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£497,930 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 13 Jan 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (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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