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title: "Midlands - Area 9 - Brown Salt Order - 04"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED"
published: "2026-01-06"
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# Midlands - Area 9 - Brown Salt Order - 04

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-facd0fcc-185f-45b8-b7e0-844905e031b2

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the contract titled "Midlands - Area 9 - Brown Salt Order - 04" has successfully reached the award stage. Managed by National Highways Limited, the procurement pertains to the supply of road salt, classified under the CPV code 34927100, specifically targeting locations in the East Midlands and West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £497,930, commenced on 6th January 2026 and is set to conclude by 13th January 2026, following an award decision made on 5th January 2026.

This procurement offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of supplying road salt. Although awarded to Compass Minerals UK Limited, businesses in the logistics and materials supply sectors can find similar future tenders beneficial. Such contracts are well-suited for companies with the capacity to manage logistics and supply chains across multiple locations, notably those familiar with framework agreements and public sector procurement. The presence of well-defined delivery regions further assists businesses in strategic planning and resource allocation.

## Notice

Midlands - Area 9 - Brown Salt Order - 04

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9bfbc07-eee1-4853-bcc0-583a73d162cc |
| 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 | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2026 - 13 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £497,930 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £497,930 |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (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

- 6 Jan 2026 at 11:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9bfbc07-eee1-4853-bcc0-583a73d162cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9bfbc07-eee1-4853-bcc0-583a73d162cc
  6th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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