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title: "Area 7 Brown Salt Order 2"
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# Area 7 Brown Salt Order 2

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-671b5df9-8ce6-4959-899b-6d11c7ebb2a6

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "Area 7 Brown Salt Order 2," was managed by National Highways Limited, a governmental agency responsible for England's strategic road network. This contract falls under the services category with a specific focus on road salt, identified by the CPV code 34927100. The procurement took place in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, and was conducted through a selective method as part of a call-off from a framework agreement. The process has reached the award stage, with the award being made active on 27th January 2026. The tender period concluded on 8th December 2025, with the contracted services set to commence on 28th January 2026 and conclude on 6th February 2026. The total contract value amounts to £99,586.

This procurement offers notable opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as the buying organisation prioritises SMEs for this contract. Businesses specialising in road salt supply and distribution, particularly those that have the capability and existing framework agreements, would be well-suited to compete. Compass Minerals UK Ltd, identified as the awarded supplier, demonstrates that companies of smaller scale can successfully partake in substantial public contracts, thus promoting business growth opportunities within this sector and region.

## Notice

Area 7 Brown Salt Order 2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fb14e2d-34df-484d-925a-45dcccaa9224 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Jan 2026 - 6 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,586 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,586 |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (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 Jan 2026 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fb14e2d-34df-484d-925a-45dcccaa9224

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fb14e2d-34df-484d-925a-45dcccaa9224
  27th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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