Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b83-56e2-7195-8b0d-afbd3604de8c/cpf2034-21-south-west-collaborative-de-icing-salt-framework-2021-2025 closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # CPF2034-21 South West Collaborative De-Icing Salt Framework 2021-2025 [Devon County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/devon-county-council) Estimated value £10,000,000 Published 25 Mar 2021 Deadline Closed 30 Apr 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Public Bodies named in this document have a requirement to purchase de-icing salt to be spread onto roads during their winter maintenance programme period. This invitation to tender relates primarily to the requirements of Devon County Council, Conserv Ltd (on behalf of Cornwall Council), North Somerset Council, Highways England shared depots in Devon & Cornwall and Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service. Torbay Council will use the framework in 2021 only if the price offered is more competitive than through their current winter maintenance arrangements. The procurement is also being carried out for the benefit of the Partner Organisations listed in FTS Notice and listed under Partner Organisations in the Definitions section of this document. The purpose of this tender is twofold: - To select a supplier (or suppliers) to provide the Public Bodies named above with its de-icing salt requirements for the 2021 - 2022 winter spreading season (forecast quantities provided, indicatively). - To establish a Framework Agreement which comprises qualified suppliers who will be invited to submit future quotations to provide the Public Bodies listed with their requirements during subsequent years. This invitation to tender will identify contractors to be appointed to the Framework Agreement detailed herein; This tender will also identify a contractor(s) to provide the Public Bodies listed with their de-icing salt requirements during the 2021 - 2022 winter spreading season, comprising a bulk order plus additional top-ups as and when they may be required. To provide cover for future years, the Public Bodies listed will operate a Framework Agreement comprising suppliers who will be periodically invited to submit bids through 'Mini Competitions' to supply the authorities with their requirement for each future spreading season within the duration of the Framework Agreement. Future years' quantities will be re-competed by issue of mini competition documents under this Framework Agreement. Devon County Council is expecting to appoint up to 5 suppliers per lot onto the Framework Agreement for the supply of de-icing salt for each of the following; - Lot 1 Bulk de-icing salt to BS3247:2011 + A1:2016 - Lot 2 Bulk coated de-icing - Lot 3 Bulk brining salt for use in saturators - Lot 4 25 kg bags in 1 tonne lots and 1 tonne dumpy bags of de-icing salt to BS3247:2011 + A1:2016 The procurement is also being carried out for the benefit of the Partner Organisations listed within the Procurement Documents, including but not limited to: Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust. District Councils within Devon Parish Councils within Devon ### Town Councils within Devon Dartmoor National Park Authority Exmoor National Park Authority Additional information: The closing date for submission of Tenders is 12:00 Noon on 30th April 2021. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at [procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index](https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=65c44c6a-9781-eb11-810b-005056b64545) Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via [procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index](https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=65c44c6a-9781-eb11-810b-005056b64545) Read full description ## CPV classification Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/2288ccdd-8457-44a9-b950-8fe8705d5d53) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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