--- title: "WGCD Rock Salt and Associated Products Framework (iv)" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-143677" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-143677" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-143677.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-143677.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT - COMMERCIAL DELIVERY" published: "2024-08-21" --- # WGCD Rock Salt and Associated Products Framework (iv) Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT - COMMERCIAL DELIVERY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-kuma6s-143677 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-143677) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-143677.json) ## Summary The Welsh Government Commercial Delivery (WGCD) is planning a tender for the 'WGCD Rock Salt and Associated Products Framework (iv)', located in Cardiff, Caerphilly, Wales. This procurement pertains to the goods category involving the supply of rock salt and de-icing products, with delivery across Wales. As part of the planning stage, a market engagement event via Microsoft Teams will be held on 24th September 2024, with expressions of interest due by this date. The tender notice is expected to be formally issued on 14th October 2024. This framework will replace the existing one upon its expiration in 2025 and is expected to last for four years. The expected total value of the contract is GBP 20 million. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in producing and supplying rock salt, de-icing products, and related goods to enhance their growth and presence within the public sector in Wales. The framework's inclusion of multiple types of salt products and its emphasis on creating social value align with the broader economic and social development goals of the Welsh Government. Businesses that are innovative, capable of providing sustainable procurement solutions and are interested in long-term collaborations will find this tender particularly suitable. Participating in the framework can lead to enhanced market visibility, significant growth in contract value, and opportunities to influence procurement strategies within the public sector of Wales. ## Notice Supply of rock salt and de-icing products ### Lot Information Lot 1 The purpose of this notice is to notify the market of the forthcoming proposed tender opportunity for the supply and distribution of rock salt and associated deicing products which is being conducted by the Welsh Government Commercial Delivery Division (WGCD). The WGCD acts on behalf of the public sector in Wales to deliver value for money from the procurement of common and repetitive good and services for Wales. The WGCD on behalf of the Welsh public sector wishes to establish a collaborative framework agreement for rock salt and associated deicing products. The framework will replace the current WGCD Rock Salt and Associated Products Framework (NPS-CFM-106-20) when it expires in 2025. The new framework will be made available for use by all WGCD customers. The lotting structure of this framework is yet to be confirmed however key areas are likely to include but are not limited to: - rock salt and pre-coated rock salt (6.3mm and 10mm) - pure dried vacuum salt and pre-coated pure dried vacuum salt - marine salt and pre-coated marine salt - specialist requirements - potassium acetate It is anticipated that the duration of this framework agreement will be for 4 years. The WGCD will be engaging closely with potential bidders during the procurement process to create suitable and cost-effective solution to its customers. The WGCD is striving to develop a vibrant Welsh economy capable of delivering strong and sustainable economic growth by providing opportunities for everyone in Wales. Sustainable development means ensuring that our actions contribute in the round to social, economic and environmental well-being now and in the future; improving the environment, building stronger communities, reducing social exclusion and poverty and encouraging the development of the economy. The commitment to deliver 'Social Value' outcomes from our procurement activity is designed to ensure wider social and economic issues are taken into account when spending public money. The intention is to achieve the very best value for money in the widest sense. Consequently, social value clauses will be considered as part of proposed procurement as core or non-core or a combination of both to address socio-economic and/or environmental issues. Further information will be provided once a contract notice is issued through the Find a Tender service.. Expressions of interest can be made to the following email address: commercialprocurement.buildings@gov.wales. The WGCD will not respond directly to expressions of interest but those expressing an interest will automatically be invited to an online market engagement event on 24th September 2024. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=143677 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Oct 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000,000 | | 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 | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT - COMMERCIAL DELIVERY | | Locality | CAERPHILLY | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF10 3NQ | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Cardiff | | Electoral ward | Cathays | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth | | Delivery location | TLL Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products - 24 - Chemical products ### Codes - 14400000 - Salt and pure sodium chloride - 14410000 - Rock salt - 14420000 - Sea salt - 14781000 - Potassium - 24951310 - De-icing agents ## Release History - 21 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=143677 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG488841 WGCD Rock Salt and Associated Products Framework (iv) - Supply of rock salt and de-icing products ## Notice URLs - http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=143677 - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-143677 - https://gov.wales/public-sector-procurement ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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