Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government - Commercial Delivery
Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
UK
E-mail: commercialprocurement.buildings@gov.wales
NUTS: UKL
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://gov.wales/public-sector-procurement
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA27760
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
WGCD Rock Salt and Associated Products Framework (iv)
Reference number: WGCD-BU-131-24
II.1.2) Main CPV code
14410000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
The purpose of this notice is to notify the market of the contract award for the Supply of Rock Salt and Associated Products Framework tender which has been 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 framework will replace the current WGCD Rock Salt and Associated Products Framework (NPS-CFM-106-20) when it expires on 31st March 2025. The new framework will be made available for use by all WGCD customers.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
20 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
6.3mm Rock Salt
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
14410000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
Main site or place of performance:
Pan-Wales
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of 6.3mm rock salt and pre-coated rock salt.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 30%
Price
/ Weighting:
70%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
10mm Rock Salt
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
14410000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
Main site or place of performance:
Pan-Wales
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of 10mm rock salt and pre-coated rock salt.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 30%
Price
/ Weighting:
70%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
6.3mm Marine Salt
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
14420000
14400000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
Main site or place of performance:
Pan-Wales
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of 6.3mm marine salt
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 30%
Price
/ Weighting:
70%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Pure Dried Vacuum Salt
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
14420000
14400000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
Main site or place of performance:
Pan-Wales
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of pure dried vacuum salt
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 30%
Price
/ Weighting:
70%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Potassium Acetate
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
14781000
24951310
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
Main site or place of performance:
Pan-Wales
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of potassium acetate
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 30%
Price
/ Weighting:
70%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2024/S 107-000012
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: 6.3mm Rock Salt
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
11/02/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
IRISH SALT MINING AND EXPLORATION COMPANY LIMITED-THE
Fort Road, Kilroot
Carrickfergus
BT389BT
UK
NUTS: UKN0D
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Compass Minerals UK
Bradford Road, Winsford Cheshire
Winsford
CW72PE
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 16 160 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: 10mm Rock Salt
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
11/02/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Compass Minerals UK
Bradford Road, Winsford Cheshire
Winsford
CW72PE
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 3 600 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: 6.3mm Marine Salt
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
11/02/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
J C Peacock & Co Ltd t/a Peacock Salt
North Harbour, North Harbour Street
Ayr
KA88AE
UK
NUTS: UKM94
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 40 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Pure Dried Vacuum Salt
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
11/02/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
J C Peacock & Co Ltd t/a Peacock Salt
North Harbour, North Harbour Street
Ayr
KA88AE
UK
NUTS: UKM94
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SAFECOTE LIMITED
Houldsworth Mill Business & Arts Centre, Houldsworth Street
Stockport
SK56DA
UK
NUTS: UKD6
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 60 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: Potassium Acetate
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
11/02/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SAFECOTE LIMITED
Houldsworth Mill Business & Arts Centre, Houldsworth Street
Stockport
SK56DA
UK
NUTS: UKD6
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
WINTER SERVICE SOLUTIONS LTD
7 Hughes Lane, Depenbech Rise
Malpas
SY147FB
UK
NUTS: UKD6
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 140 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This Framework Agreement will be for a period of four years with Break Clauses allowing the Client to terminate the Agreement at its absolute discretion at the end of years 2 and 3.
(WA Ref:148074)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 2079477501
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
17/02/2025