---
title: "Supply and Distribution of Rock Salt"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051f37"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051f37.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-22"
---

# Supply and Distribution of Rock Salt

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051f37

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council is in the planning stages for a tender concerning the Supply and Distribution of Rock Salt, with the procurement process initiated as a selective tender using pre-Procurement Act commercial tools. The procurement falls within the goods category, specifically covering rock salt, and is associated with a framework titled "Winter Maintenance Products and Services - 1088". The contract, which is valued at £6,800,000 (gross value £8,160,000), is expected to commence on 1st August 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2030, providing ample lead time for interested parties to prepare bids. The primary delivery location will be within the UKD4 region of the United Kingdom.

Businesses specialising in supply chain logistics or those with experience in the distribution of industrial materials, particularly in the winter maintenance industry, stand to benefit from participating in this tender. The opportunity is ideal for companies looking to expand their market presence in government contracts or to increase their portfolio in commercial distribution services. The involvement of SOCIAL VALUE PORTAL LTD as the procuring entity underscores a potential emphasis on delivering social value, making it advantageous for organisations that can demonstrate community benefits and sustainable practices in their operations.

## Notice

Supply and Distribution of Brown Rock Salt

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025304-2025 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| 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 | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,800,000 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | SOCIAL VALUE PORTAL LTD |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 0LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Vauxhall |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | TLD4 Lancashire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

### Codes

- 14410000 - Rock salt

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 15:52 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025304-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025304-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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