FURTHER COMPETITION conducted under ESPO Framework Agreement 220_24 De-icing Salt & Associated Products/Services - AWARD
About This Opportunity
Award by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (United Kingdom, mining & extractives): FURTHER COMPETITION. Awarded to Compass Minerals (EUR 575K, Oct 2025).
This is a framework agreement contract in the mining and extractives sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for framework agreement in the mining and extractives sector. Framework agreements establish terms for recurring procurement over a defined period. Selected firms are called upon as needs arise, making this a longer-term engagement opportunity. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
FURTHER COMPETITION conducted under ESPO Framework Agreement 220_24 De-icing Salt & Associated Products/Services
This framework is being established for the provision of the bulk de-icing rock salt to support Sandwell MBC and Dudley MBC in their front-line winter service delivery.
This procurement is being undertaken by Sandwell MBC, acting as lead Authority, on behalf of Sandwell MBC and Dudley MBC. The framework is being tendered as a further competition in accordance with ESPO Framework Agreement 220_24 De-icing Salt & Associated Products and Services
The supplied materials are to be delivered to the individual contracting authority's storage depots detailed in the specification below.
In accordance with the framework agreement, each contracting authority will enter into its own call-off contract. Call-off contracts will be awarded under the Framework by way of direct award to the sole, appointed Supplier and will be based on the terms and conditions of the framework agreement.
Indicative annual expenditure per authority is detailed below, however this may increase or decrease dependent on legislation changes, weather conditions and service requirements, therefore, the Council does not guarantee any level of business under this framework agreement.
Indicative annual expenditure - Sandwell MBC - £130,000
Indicative annual expenditure - Dudley MBC - £130,000
These figures are based upon an average winter season however this can vary between 2,500 tonnes and 5,500 tonnes per authority.
The maximum capacity that can be held at Sandwell MBC is 7,000 tonnes, and at Dudley MBC is 9,000 tonnes.
In this present instance, the Customer is issuing this Invitation to Tender as a Further Competition under Lot 1 Supply & Delivery of Bulk Brown Salt of ESPO Framework 220_24.
The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tenderin. CPV: Rock salt (14410000). Procedure: Open procedure
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on October 13, 2025. Last refreshed 11 days ago. Reference: IT-230-9718-SMBC 25024 - AWARD. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has issued 135 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 12 currently open and 87 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Construction & Civil Works, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference IT-230-9718-SMBC 25024 - AWARD when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Compass Minerals. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Framework agreement contract in the Mining & Extractives sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
Compass Minerals was awarded the contract for €575,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
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