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# Bulk Rock Salt 2021-2025 - AWARD

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b492aeb7-e9c9-43a9-9c9b-8c7ed45f6dbe

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Bulk Rock Salt 2021-2025 - AWARD" is led by the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, which is acting on behalf of both Sandwell and Dudley Metropolitan Borough Councils. This framework agreement, classified under the CPV code for Rock Salt, is set for delivery in the West Midlands, specifically to the B69 3DB postal area. The contract period is from 25 May 2021 to 24 May 2023, with potential extensions of two 12-month periods. The deadline for tender submissions was 12:00 noon on 12 February 2021, and the procurement method followed an Open procedure consistent with regulation 27 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of bulk rock salt, particularly those equipped to handle potentially fluctuating volumes based on weather conditions and legislation. Companies specialising in the manufacturing and distribution of de-icing materials would be well-positioned to compete for this framework agreement. The involvement of additional councils, such as the City of Wolverhampton and Walsall Metropolitan Borough Councils, may also broaden potential revenue streams for successful suppliers, although their specific expenditure was not disclosed at the time of the tender.

## 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d9a12e8-d9a9-414d-9632-bf3cf67e4a99 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 24 May 2021 - 24 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

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

## 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

- 9 Jun 2021 at 09:35 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d9a12e8-d9a9-414d-9632-bf3cf67e4a99
- 26 Apr 2021 at 16:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d9a12e8-d9a9-414d-9632-bf3cf67e4a99

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d9a12e8-d9a9-414d-9632-bf3cf67e4a99
  9th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc

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