---
title: "Winter Maintenance - Rock Salt"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051e2e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CUMBERLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-22"
---

# Winter Maintenance - Rock Salt

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051e2e

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Cumberland Council, is currently in the planning stage for the acquisition of rock salt as part of its Winter Maintenance activities. The council, identified as a sub-central government public authority, is located at Cumbria House in Carlisle, United Kingdom. The procurement, titled "Winter Maintenance - Rock Salt," falls under the goods industry category and is intended for delivery in the UKD1 region. Key timelines include a planned contract period starting on 1st October 2025 and concluding on 30th September 2029. The procurement method is selective, utilising a pre-Procurement Act commercial tool, and valued at £4,000,000, with a gross amount of £4,800,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those capable of supplying rock salt within the specified region. Given the selective procurement method, companies familiar with or part of pre-established frameworks, such as "Winter Maintenance Products and Services - 1088 - YPO," will be well-positioned to compete. The suitability criteria specify that SMEs are encouraged to participate, potentially expanding their reach and growth in the public sector market by securing long-term contracts. Engaging in this tender could provide valuable growth avenues for businesses aiming to establish or strengthen their presence in governmental supply chains.

## Notice

Purchase of Rock Salt to allow the Council to undertake Winter Maintenance activities

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024976-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Using pre-Procurement Act commercial tool |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CUMBERLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD1 Cumbria |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

### Codes

- 14410000 - Rock salt

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 13:26 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024976-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024976-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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