--- title: "Bulk Rock Salt 2021-2025" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9b371ca6-b5ee-4101-a94e-8ff996561214" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9b371ca6-b5ee-4101-a94e-8ff996561214" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9b371ca6-b5ee-4101-a94e-8ff996561214.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9b371ca6-b5ee-4101-a94e-8ff996561214.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-01-12" --- # Bulk Rock Salt 2021-2025 Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b371ca6-b5ee-4101-a94e-8ff996561214 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9b371ca6-b5ee-4101-a94e-8ff996561214) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9b371ca6-b5ee-4101-a94e-8ff996561214.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is conducting a procurement process titled "Bulk Rock Salt 2021-2025" for the provision of bulk de-icing rock salt, supporting both the Sandwell and Dudley Metropolitan Borough Councils with their winter service delivery. This open tender is governed by regulation 27 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, with a contract period set from 25 May 2021 to 24 May 2023, and an option for two 12-month extensions. The deadline for tender submissions is 12:00 noon on 12 February 2021, and materials will be delivered to designated storage depots in the West Midlands region. The total estimated value of the framework agreement is £1,500,000, with a minimum value of £1,000,000 stipulated. This tender presents valuable opportunities for suppliers in the goods industry, particularly those specialising in bulk rock salt or road salt provision. Businesses that can demonstrate the capacity to meet fluctuating demands due to legislative changes or weather conditions will be particularly well-suited to compete. With the involvement of additional councils such as the City of Wolverhampton Council and Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council in accessing this framework, suppliers can leverage the potential for increased volumes and long-term partnerships across multiple contracting authorities. ## Notice This framework is being established for the provision of the bulk de-icing rock salt to support the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council and Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council in their front-line winter service delivery. This procurement is being undertaken by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, acting as lead Authority, on behalf of Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council and Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council. The framework is being tendered as an Open procedure in accordance with regulation 27 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The supplied materials are to be delivered to the individual contracting authority's storage depots detailed in the specification. The proposed framework agreement is for the period 25 May 2021 to 24 May 2023 with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months. In accordance with the framework agreement, each contracting authority will enter into its own call-off contract. Call-off contracts will be awarded under the Framework by way of direct award to the sole, appointed Supplier and will be based on the terms and conditions of the framework agreement. Volumes may increase or decrease dependent on legislation changes, weather conditions and service requirements, therefore, the Council does not guarantee any level of business under this framework agreement. The City of Wolverhampton Council and Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council may also access this framework agreement, however at the time of issuing this invitation to tender, no information in respect of indicative expenditure for these Councils is available. The tender Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on 'Tenders' to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on 'View Details' in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of Tender is 12:00 noon on 12 February 2021. Additional information: This framework is being established for the provision of the bulk de-icing rock salt to support the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council and Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council in their front-line winter service delivery. This procurement is being undertaken by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, acting as lead Authority, on behalf of Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council and Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council. The framework is being tendered as an Open procedure in accordance with regulation 27 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The supplied materials are to be delivered to the individual contracting authority's storage depots detailed in the specification. The proposed framework agreement is for the period 25 May 2021 to 24 May 2023 with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months. In accordance with the framework agreement, each contracting authority will enter into its own call-off contract. Call-off contracts will be awarded under the Framework by way of direct award to the sole, appointed Supplier and will be based on the terms and conditions of the framework agreement. Volumes may increase or decrease dependent on legislation changes, weather conditions and service requirements, therefore, the Council does not guarantee any level of business under this framework agreement. The City of Wolverhampton Council and Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council may also access this framework agreement, however at the time of issuing this invitation to tender, no information in respect of indicative expenditure for these Councils is available. The tender Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on "Tenders" to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on "View Details" in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of Tender is 12:00 noon on 12 February 2021. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e357f67-45e6-481d-a8ee-21efbd9670a0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 May 2021 - 24 May 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 14410000 - Rock salt - 34927100 - Road salt ## Release History - 12 Jan 2021 at 16:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e357f67-45e6-481d-a8ee-21efbd9670a0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e357f67-45e6-481d-a8ee-21efbd9670a0 12th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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