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Supply and Distribution of Rock Salt

Lancashire County Council

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22 May 2025 at 16:52

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council is in the planning stages for a tender concerning the Supply and Distribution of Rock Salt, with the procurement process initiated as a selective tender using pre-Procurement Act commercial tools. The procurement falls within the goods category, specifically covering rock salt, and is associated with a framework titled "Winter Maintenance Products and Services - 1088". The contract, which is valued at £6,800,000 (gross value £8,160,000), is expected to commence on 1st August 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2030, providing ample lead time for interested parties to prepare bids. The primary delivery location will be within the UKD4 region of the United Kingdom.

Businesses specialising in supply chain logistics or those with experience in the distribution of industrial materials, particularly in the winter maintenance industry, stand to benefit from participating in this tender. The opportunity is ideal for companies looking to expand their market presence in government contracts or to increase their portfolio in commercial distribution services. The involvement of SOCIAL VALUE PORTAL LTD as the procuring entity underscores a potential emphasis on delivering social value, making it advantageous for organisations that can demonstrate community benefits and sustainable practices in their operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Distribution of Rock Salt

Notice Description

Supply and Distribution of Brown Rock Salt

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051f37
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025304-2025
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
Not specified
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
£6,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 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
Lancashire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
Postcode Area
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Further Information

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