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Supply of De-icing Rock Salt

SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL

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18 Sep 2025 at 12:18

Summary of the contracting process

South Gloucestershire Council has concluded its procurement process for the "Supply of De-icing Rock Salt," focusing on the goods category within the regional scope of South Gloucestershire, UK. The procurement was conducted under a limited method below the regulatory threshold, with the award stage now complete. Key activities spanned from contract signing on 16th September 2025 to its culmination on 31st October 2025. The contract, valued at £150,900, was successfully awarded to the Irish Salt Mining And Exploration Company Limited, headquartered in Carrickfergus, UK.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity in the supply chain sector, specifically concerning rock salt provision. With valuable insight into regional supply demands, businesses specialising in mineral extraction and distribution, particularly those capable of offering competitive pricing and sustaining quality, stand to benefit substantially. SMEs like the awarded Irish Salt Mining And Exploration Company Limited showcase how specialised companies can secure lucrative contracts through strategic positioning and market expertise.

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Notice Title

Supply of De-icing Rock Salt

Notice Description

Supply of 6mm De-icing Rock Salt

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059d25
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057708-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products


CPV Codes

14410000 - Rock salt

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,900 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
15 Sep 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Place Procurement
Contact Email
streetcareprocurement@southglos.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS37 5AF
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Frampton Cotterell
Westminster Constituency
Thornbury and Yate

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IRISH SALT MINING AND EXPLORATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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