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title: "Supply of Rock Salt for Winter Services"
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# Supply of Rock Salt for Winter Services

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9999f1ec-70e6-412b-8093-de44e2e6214e

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## Summary

Cumberland Council has completed the procurement process for the supply of rock salt required for its winter services, with the contract awarded to Compass Minerals. The tender falls under the Winter-maintenance materials category and involves goods worth £4,000,000. The procurement process, classified under 'other' methods, is now in the award stage with the contract active as of 15th August 2025. The contract spans from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2030, ensuring the highway network in England remains safe during adverse weather conditions. The main category of this tender is goods, with a focus on maintaining vital infrastructure.

This procurement process presents significant business growth opportunities for firms within the winter maintenance and road safety sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly those capable of consistent production and supply of essential materials like rock salt, would find this contract advantageous. The allocation of such a large-scale supply contract underscores market demand, providing an entry point for businesses ready to deploy robust logistical solutions and capitalise on sustained service delivery throughout the five-year contract duration.

## Notice

Cumberland Council currently requires an annual supply of rock salt to carry out its winter maintenance services and ensure that the highway network is maintained in a safe condition during periods of adverse weather.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffb79ec5-e921-47d2-b52a-de60c90b6f6e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,000,000 |
| 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 | CUMBERLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44113910 - Winter-maintenance materials

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2025 at 15:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffb79ec5-e921-47d2-b52a-de60c90b6f6e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffb79ec5-e921-47d2-b52a-de60c90b6f6e
  15th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/

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