Tenders/Salt for Winter Maintenance 0526

Salt for Winter Maintenance 0526

Scotland Excel

Published: Nov 10, 2026

Updated: Nov 10, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the mining and extractives, construction and civil works and transport and logistics sectors, with a focus on Roads, Ports and Maritime. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the mining and extractives sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the successor framework for the supply and delivery of Salt for Road Maintenance, available for all 32 council areas in Scotland and Scotland Excel Associate Members. It is anticipated this framework will cover a range of salt, de-icing equipment and associated accessories including bulk and bagged rock salt (delivered to either port or to depot), marine salt, and treated salt to allow councils to deliver various public services within their winter maintenance programmes. Lot 2 is anticipated to be for the supply and delivery of Bulk Rock Salt Delivered To Depot/Salt Store, available for all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under the proposed Framework Agreement. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lotting structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change. Lot 3 is anticipated to be for the supply and delivery of Bagged Salt, available for all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under the proposed Framework Agreement. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lotting structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change. Lot 4 is anticipated to be for the supply and delivery of Bulk Marine Salt Delivered To Depot/Salt Store, available for all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under the proposed Framework Agreement. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lotting structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change. Lot 5 is anticipated to be for the supply and delivery of Bulk Treated Salt Delivered To Depot, available for all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under the proposed Framework Agreement. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lotting structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change. Lot 6 is anticipated to be for the supply and delivery of De-Icing Products, available for all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under the proposed Framework Agreement. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lotting structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on November 10, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 106725-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Scotland Excel

Scotland Excel has issued 190 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 22 currently open and 88 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, Construction & Civil Works, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: November 10, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Scotland Excel 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 Supplies contract in the Mining & Extractives sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

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.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 106725-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.