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title: "Framework for the supply of Rock Salt for Winter Highway Maintenance"
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# Framework for the supply of Rock Salt for Winter Highway Maintenance

Buyer: DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a93a2eb4-bba8-4c55-b569-eb381f6cca56

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## Summary

The Dorset County Council is seeking tenders for a Framework Agreement to supply Rock Salt for Winter Highway Maintenance, with a total estimated value of £800,000. The procurement is classified under road salt and is part of the goods category. The tender was published on 19th July 2017, with the tender period closing on 25th August 2017. Successful bidders will be required to commence supply starting from 1st October 2017, extending through to 30th September 2020. The procurement process employs an open procedure, aiming to award contracts to up to three contractors capable of fulfilling the needs of the Dorset Highways Operations, Borough of Poole, and Bournemouth Borough Council in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in the supply of road salt and winter maintenance products. Companies that can ensure reliable delivery and have experience in similar frameworks would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The framework could facilitate long-term partnerships within the local council authorities, enhancing business growth and expanding market reach for successful suppliers.

## Notice

The Council is seeking tenders to establish a Framework Agreement with suitable Contractors to supply Rock Salt for Winter Highway Maintenance. The Council is looking to award up to 3 contractors onto the Framework. The requirements are for the following Council Authorities:- Dorset County Council (Dorset Highways Operations), Borough of Poole and Bournemouth Borough Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3db861f0-b3d6-4820-83c5-4d4db98190c2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £800,000 |
| 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 | DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | COMPASS MINERALS; SALT SALES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34927100 - Road salt

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2017 at 08:56 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3db861f0-b3d6-4820-83c5-4d4db98190c2
- 19 Jul 2017 at 08:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3db861f0-b3d6-4820-83c5-4d4db98190c2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3db861f0-b3d6-4820-83c5-4d4db98190c2
  19th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dorsetforyou.com/

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