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title: "Area 13 Brown Salt Order 4"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-49637423-720a-4e07-925c-a97988d9c505"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED"
published: "2026-05-27"
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# Area 13 Brown Salt Order 4

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49637423-720a-4e07-925c-a97988d9c505

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Area 13 Brown Salt Order 4," managed by National Highways Limited, has reached the award stage. This tender focuses on supplying road salt and is classified under the industry category of "goods." The procurement took place in the North West region of the United Kingdom, with the contract period starting on the 29th of May 2026 and ending on the 5th of June 2026. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with National Highways Limited acting as the buying organisation. The award was made to Compass Minerals UK Ltd on the 27th of May 2026, with the contract valued at £312,984.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in the supply of road salt or related logistics services. The nature of the procurement, being a call-off from a framework agreement, suggests that businesses already enrolled in the relevant framework have a competitive edge. The opportunity is especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), aiming to expand their market presence in the North West of England through collaboration with a major public entity like National Highways Limited. This contract exemplifies a targeted growth opportunity for firms equipped to deliver goods within a tight timeframe and to a specified location.

## Notice

Area 13 Brown Salt Order 4 to various depot NW

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93e8445d-dc58-4cb8-94ea-4905193a050c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 May 2026 - 5 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £312,984 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £312,984 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPASS MINERALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34927100 - Road salt

## Release History

- 27 May 2026 at 15:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93e8445d-dc58-4cb8-94ea-4905193a050c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93e8445d-dc58-4cb8-94ea-4905193a050c
  27th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nationalhighways.co.uk

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