---
title: "Awarded Contract"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c96e7a34-35ee-4132-b809-ecd0eaa7eba3"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c96e7a34-35ee-4132-b809-ecd0eaa7eba3"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c96e7a34-35ee-4132-b809-ecd0eaa7eba3.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c96e7a34-35ee-4132-b809-ecd0eaa7eba3.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-13"
---

# Awarded Contract

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c96e7a34-35ee-4132-b809-ecd0eaa7eba3

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c96e7a34-35ee-4132-b809-ecd0eaa7eba3)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c96e7a34-35ee-4132-b809-ecd0eaa7eba3.json)

## Summary

The procurement process for the supply of rock salt for winter maintenance materials has been recently completed and awarded by Westmorland and Furness Council. The contract was awarded on 9th January 2026 to Compass Minerals UK Limited, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027. This selective procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, categorised under 'goods', and is set to deliver in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The process aimed at engaging SMEs, offering a contract valued at £792,740.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for SMEs involved in the supply of maintenance materials, particularly those specialising in winter solutions. Companies such as Compass Minerals UK Limited, which is well-equipped and experienced in the industry, can leverage the contract's framework agreement to expand their market presence and secure predictable revenue streams. The selective method favours businesses with established relationships within the framework, promising steady demand for rock salt during the contract period.

## Notice

Supply of Rock Salt

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1cc1a41-c2a5-4d49-b1d1-494dfe9c0d14 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £850,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £792,740 |
| 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 | WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KENDAL |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA9 4DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Kendal Strickland and Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44113910 - Winter-maintenance materials

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 12:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1cc1a41-c2a5-4d49-b1d1-494dfe9c0d14

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1cc1a41-c2a5-4d49-b1d1-494dfe9c0d14
  13th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c96e7a34-35ee-4132-b809-ecd0eaa7eba3. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c96e7a34-35ee-4132-b809-ecd0eaa7eba3.json.