This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Supply of Salt" was initiated by Severn Trent Water Limited, a private utility company based in Coventry, United Kingdom. This tender seeks the supply of salt specifically for water treatment purposes, classified under the industry categories of salt and pure sodium chloride, and water-treatment chemicals. The procurement method adopted is an open, dynamic market approach with no participation fees required. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with British Salt Limited and INOVYN Europe Limited being the successful suppliers, as of 20th July 2026. The framework agreement commenced on the same date and is set for a duration of 999 days, applicable across multiple regions in the UK including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, and others.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of industrial salt and chemical treatment solutions. Companies specialising in water treatment chemicals, particularly those possessing financial stability and technical expertise, are well-suited to compete in this market. The dynamic purchasing system allows flexibility and potential for ongoing participation, making it an attractive prospect for growing businesses in this sector. By engaging in this procurement, businesses can expand their market presence and develop partnerships with a leading utility company like Severn Trent Water, thereby enhancing business growth prospects within the utilities sector.

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Notice Title

Supply of Salt

Notice Description

Supply of Salt for use in water treatment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067ff4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068247-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK14 - Dynamic Market Establishment Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Dynamic market
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

24 - Chemical products


CPV Codes

14400000 - Salt and pure sodium chloride

24962000 - Water-treatment chemicals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED
Additional Buyers

HAFREN DYFRDWY CYFYNGEDIG

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2LZ
Post Town
Coventry
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales

Local Authority
Wrexham
Electoral Ward
Ponciau
Westminster Constituency
Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BRITISH SALT

INOVYN EUROPE

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