---
title: "Supply and Delivery of Ground Rock Salt"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066f12"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DFI TRANSPORT AND ROAD ASSET MANAGEMENT (TRAM)"
published: "2026-03-19"
---

# Supply and Delivery of Ground Rock Salt

Buyer: DFI TRANSPORT AND ROAD ASSET MANAGEMENT (TRAM)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066f12

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## Summary

The contracting process, initiated by DfI Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM), is focused on the supply and delivery of ground rock salt, specified for de-icing highways and footpaths across the UK, with particular delivery to the region of Northern Ireland (UKN). Classified under the goods category with CPV code 14410000, this procurement process aims to ensure timely and effective road maintenance, especially during winter. The procurement stage is currently at the award and contract update phase, and the contract holds a significant value, signed at £17,615,000 GBP. The contract period initially planned for 1,800 days, was extended due to unforeseen circumstances necessitating increased winter maintenance activities.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in the production and supply of rock salt, particularly benefiting small and medium-sized enterprises like The Irish Salt Mining Exploration Company Ltd, who have been actively awarded and are fulfilling the contract. Suppliers who specialise in logistical efficiency and quality delivery in regions with demanding winter road management will find this contract promising. Companies that can adapt to increased demand during extended contract periods are especially well-suited to benefit from such procurement opportunities, emphasizing readiness to scale and deliver above initial projections.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply and delivery of salt for spreading on highways for deicing carriageways and footways.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025239-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £17,615,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DFI TRANSPORT AND ROAD ASSET MANAGEMENT (TRAM) |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT7 2JA |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE IRISH SALT MINING EXPLORATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

### Codes

- 14410000 - Rock salt

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 14:16 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025239-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:440767-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.infrastructure-ni.gov.uk

## Provenance

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