Planning

Winter Maintenance - Rock Salt

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 13:26

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Cumberland Council, is currently in the planning stage for the acquisition of rock salt as part of its Winter Maintenance activities. The council, identified as a sub-central government public authority, is located at Cumbria House in Carlisle, United Kingdom. The procurement, titled "Winter Maintenance - Rock Salt," falls under the goods industry category and is intended for delivery in the UKD1 region. Key timelines include a planned contract period starting on 1st October 2025 and concluding on 30th September 2029. The procurement method is selective, utilising a pre-Procurement Act commercial tool, and valued at £4,000,000, with a gross amount of £4,800,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those capable of supplying rock salt within the specified region. Given the selective procurement method, companies familiar with or part of pre-established frameworks, such as "Winter Maintenance Products and Services - 1088 - YPO," will be well-positioned to compete. The suitability criteria specify that SMEs are encouraged to participate, potentially expanding their reach and growth in the public sector market by securing long-term contracts. Engaging in this tender could provide valuable growth avenues for businesses aiming to establish or strengthen their presence in governmental supply chains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Winter Maintenance - Rock Salt

Notice Description

Purchase of Rock Salt to allow the Council to undertake Winter Maintenance activities

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051e2e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024976-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Using pre-Procurement Act commercial tool
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

CPV Codes

14410000 - Rock salt

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.capital@cumberland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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