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title: "DMCH 021 - The Supply of Rock Salt for Winter Maintenance"
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# DMCH 021 - The Supply of Rock Salt for Winter Maintenance

Buyer: SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fcb72b33-4b54-49ef-aeda-5bbad3954557

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## Summary

Shropshire Council is conducting an open procurement tender titled "DMCH 021 - The Supply of Rock Salt for Winter Maintenance," focusing on the supply and delivery of ground rock salt in compliance with BS3247:2011+A1:2016 standards. Located in Shrewsbury, West Midlands, this tender is currently in the tender stage, with responses due by 21 March 2022. The initial contract period runs from 1 August 2022 to 31 July 2027, with a potential extension of up to two years. The total contract value is set at £3,000,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of industrial goods, specifically those dealing with bulk materials like rock salt. Companies that are well-suited to compete include larger suppliers and those with experience in public sector contracts, particularly those with a focus on winter maintenance and infrastructure support. Additionally, suppliers that align with the requirements of both Shropshire Council and Telford and Wrekin Council may find a strategic advantage in this joint procurement process.

## Notice

The supply and delivery of ground rock salt 6 and 10mm to BS3247:2011+A1:2016 with 4% water content delivered in bulk sheeted tippers to specified depots for the winter maintenance of highways and footpaths. This tender is a joint procurement with Telford and Wrekin Council who will prepare their own contract for the supply of salt with the winning tenderer following award. Telford and Wrekin's requirements are as per this tender response document for the supply of salt (approx. 3,300t/annum) to their depot in Telford. Details of usage for the last 5 years together with Shropshire's consumption are provided in the tender documentation. The contract will be for an initial period of 5 years commencing on 1st August 2022 with the option to extend for periods up to a further 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c91ec2cc-f17f-49d8-8da5-ce0f643d87ea |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHREWSBURY |
| Post town | Shrewsbury |
| Postcode | SY2 6ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Shrewsbury |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

### Codes

- 14410000 - Rock salt

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2022 at 17:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c91ec2cc-f17f-49d8-8da5-ce0f643d87ea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c91ec2cc-f17f-49d8-8da5-ce0f643d87ea
  23rd February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Shrewsbury:-Rock-salt./2FWYDQR4BY
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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