Award

B468/25 - Purchase of Rock Salt

BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

07 Jul 2025 at 14:24

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Summary of the contracting process

Bridgend County Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the purchase of rock salt under the Welsh Government Commercial Delivery Framework Agreement. The contract, titled "B468/25 – Purchase of Rock Salt," falls under the industry category of goods with a specific focus on rock salt. The council made an award to Irish Salt Mining and Exploration Company Limited, based in Carrickfergus, with the contract becoming active on 3rd July 2025. This procurement stage is at the Award phase, indicating that the contract has been successfully awarded as of 7th July 2025, with the transaction valued at £50,550. The process followed a direct award method, permissible under the established framework agreement.

This procurement represents a promising opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of mineral goods, particularly rock salt suppliers. Suppliers with established experience in dealing with local government frameworks would be well-suited for this type of opportunity. The direct award method indicates streamlined processes for suppliers, provided they are part of the existing framework agreement. As the procurement is specified under a governmental framework, it signifies potential ongoing opportunities for those within the cycle, providing stability for businesses looking to grow their public sector partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

B468/25 - Purchase of Rock Salt

Notice Description

Bridgend County Borough Council have completed a Direct Award permissible under the Welsh Government Commercial Delivery Framework Agreement for the Supply of Rock Salt and Associated Products Ref: WGCD-BU-131-24 for the purchase of Rock Salt.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-153094
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=153094
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,550 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIDGEND
Postcode
CF31 4WB
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bridgend
Electoral Ward
Bridgend Central
Westminster Constituency
Bridgend

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IRISH SALT MINING AND EXPLORATION COMPANY LIMITED-THE

Further Information

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