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Supply and Delivery of Ground Rock Salt

DFI TRANSPORT AND ROAD ASSET MANAGEMENT (TRAM)

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process, initiated by DfI Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM), is focused on the supply and delivery of ground rock salt, specified for de-icing highways and footpaths across the UK, with particular delivery to the region of Northern Ireland (UKN). Classified under the goods category with CPV code 14410000, this procurement process aims to ensure timely and effective road maintenance, especially during winter. The procurement stage is currently at the award and contract update phase, and the contract holds a significant value, signed at £17,615,000 GBP. The contract period initially planned for 1,800 days, was extended due to unforeseen circumstances necessitating increased winter maintenance activities.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in the production and supply of rock salt, particularly benefiting small and medium-sized enterprises like The Irish Salt Mining Exploration Company Ltd, who have been actively awarded and are fulfilling the contract. Suppliers who specialise in logistical efficiency and quality delivery in regions with demanding winter road management will find this contract promising. Companies that can adapt to increased demand during extended contract periods are especially well-suited to benefit from such procurement opportunities, emphasizing readiness to scale and deliver above initial projections.

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Notice Title

Supply and Delivery of Ground Rock Salt

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply and delivery of salt for spreading on highways for deicing carriageways and footways.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066f12
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025239-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£17,615,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DFI TRANSPORT AND ROAD ASSET MANAGEMENT (TRAM)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 2JA
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE IRISH SALT MINING EXPLORATION

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