Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Bulk De-Icing Rock Salt Supply for Sandwell and Dudley Councils

Awarded 25 May 2021

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Awarded25 May 2021
Value£1,500,000.00
SupplierCompass Minerals
AgencySandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
RegionWest Midlands
CategoryMining & Natural Resources
Ended 3y 5mo ago1y 12mo term
Awarded 25 May 2021Expired 24 May 2023

About

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council awarded a contract to Compass Minerals for the provision of bulk de-icing rock salt to support front-line winter service delivery for Sandwell and Dudley Metropolitan Borough Councils.

The framework agreement, valued at AUD 1,500,000, runs from 25 May 2021 to 24 May 2023 with an option to extend for 2 x 12 months.

Deliveries are made to individual contracting authority storage depots, and call-off contracts are awarded directly to the sole appointed supplier.

Volumes may vary based on legislation, weather, and service requirements, with no guaranteed level of business.

The City of Wolverhampton Council and Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council may also access the framework.

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