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title: "NEPO203 Rock Salt -Lot 1 Supply of BULK Rock Salt - Direct Call Off"
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buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2020-10-01"
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# NEPO203 Rock Salt -Lot 1 Supply of BULK Rock Salt - Direct Call Off

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a70af714-90e3-4fd5-abdf-bf26434f0833

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Durham County Council, which is seeking to purchase bulk rock salt under the title "NEPO203 Rock Salt - Lot 1 Supply of BULK Rock Salt - Direct Call Off." This procurement falls under the goods industry category, with a focus on rock salt. Located in the North East of England, the contract was awarded on 30th June 2020 and will remain effective until 30th June 2024. The procurement method utilised is a direct award, with a total contract value of up to £5 million, though specific order volumes will depend on weather conditions and earmarked budgets. 

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the supply chain for rock salt and related products. Companies with expertise in bulk material supplies, especially those capable of responding quickly to demand fluctuations linked to weather, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the direct nature of the procurement process, larger suppliers may have a competitive advantage, but innovative and agile smaller firms could also find ways to effectively engage with the Council's requirements.

## Notice

As Per Specification stated in NEPO203 Rock Salt -Lot 1 Supply of BULK Rock Salt Value of Call off up to PS5M The Council make no guarantees in respect of any volume of goods under any such call off agreements, or in aggregate under the Framework Agreement, the value of orders is dependent on weather conditions and budget.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7afa554d-a9d2-4368-adca-caf0d0954d53 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ICL UK SALES LIMITED (CLEVELAND POTASH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

### Codes

- 14410000 - Rock salt

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2020 at 10:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7afa554d-a9d2-4368-adca-caf0d0954d53

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7afa554d-a9d2-4368-adca-caf0d0954d53
  1st October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

## Provenance

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