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title: "Area 13 NW Brown Salt Order - 3"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9f63be82-912f-4513-8982-bbc03545cfa6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED"
published: "2026-01-14"
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# Area 13 NW Brown Salt Order - 3

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f63be82-912f-4513-8982-bbc03545cfa6

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "Area 13 NW Brown Salt Order - 3," was conducted by National Highways Limited, with its headquarters in Birmingham, England. This selective procurement, implemented via a call-off from a framework agreement, pertains to the industry category of road salt services and is specifically located in the North West of the United Kingdom. The tender process has moved through to the award stage, with the award notice published on 14th January 2026. The tender period concluded earlier, with all activities now complete as of 13th January 2026. The contract was awarded to Compass Minerals UK Limited, with a total value of £74,789, and it spans a contract period from 14th to 21st January 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses operating in the road salt supply and service sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit from engaging in such procurement processes due to their suitability specifications, although this specific instance was awarded to a large supplier. Given the specialised nature of the procurement method, businesses adept at navigating framework agreements and selective procurement processes will find favourable grounds to compete. Companies with strong logistical capabilities and presence in the North West region of the UK would be especially well-positioned to participate in similar future tenders, providing potential for business growth and regional service integration.

## Notice

Area 13 NW Brown Salt Order - 3

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80233879-7790-4fd4-9730-dd3aec15a88d |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Jan 2026 - 21 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £74,789 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,789 |
| 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

- 14 Jan 2026 at 09:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80233879-7790-4fd4-9730-dd3aec15a88d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80233879-7790-4fd4-9730-dd3aec15a88d
  14th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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