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De-Icing Salt

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

18 Sep 2025 at 10:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "De-Icing Salt" was managed by Bedford Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Bedford, United Kingdom. This process falls under the goods category, specifically road salt, with relevant activities occurring in the UKH region. The tender was completed, and the award was made to COMPASS MINERALS STORAGE & ARCHIVES LIMITED. The contract, valued at £126,000 gross, commenced on 18th September 2025 and is set to end by 31st December 2025. This procurement was conducted under a "Below threshold - unknown" method, suggesting a simpler process likely suitable for straightforward requirements.

This contract presents valuable business growth opportunities for companies involved in the supply of de-icing salt, particularly those with a reliable logistics network capable of serving the specified region. Firms specialising in road maintenance or winter supply services could leverage the chance to establish or expand contracts with public sector clients. The procurement underscores the potential for businesses to gain a foothold in public services by meeting essential seasonal needs and highlights the importance of fostering strong relationships with local government buyers like Bedford Borough Council.

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Notice Title

De-Icing Salt

Notice Description

Purchase of De-Icing Salt - Summer Order

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059ce6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057617-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
17 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.hub@bedford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPASS MINERALS STORAGE & ARCHIVES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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