Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government - Commercial Delivery
Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
commercialprocurement.buildings@gov.wales
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL - Wales
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://gov.wales/public-sector-procurement
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA27760
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
WGCD Rock Salt and Associated Products Framework (iv)
Reference number
WGCD-BU-131-24
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 14410000 - Rock salt
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £20,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
6.3mm Rock Salt
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 14410000 - Rock salt
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
Main site or place of performance
Pan-Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of 6.3mm rock salt and pre-coated rock salt.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 30%
Price - Weighting: 70%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
10mm Rock Salt
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 14410000 - Rock salt
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
Main site or place of performance
Pan-Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of 10mm rock salt and pre-coated rock salt.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 30%
Price - Weighting: 70%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
6.3mm Marine Salt
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 14420000 - Sea salt
- 14400000 - Salt and pure sodium chloride
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
Main site or place of performance
Pan-Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of 6.3mm marine salt
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 30%
Price - Weighting: 70%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Pure Dried Vacuum Salt
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 14420000 - Sea salt
- 14400000 - Salt and pure sodium chloride
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
Main site or place of performance
Pan-Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of pure dried vacuum salt
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 30%
Price - Weighting: 70%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Potassium Acetate
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 14781000 - Potassium
- 24951310 - De-icing agents
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
Main site or place of performance
Pan-Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of potassium acetate
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 30%
Price - Weighting: 70%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 107-000012
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
6.3mm Rock Salt
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
11 February 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other 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
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
IRISH SALT MINING AND EXPLORATION COMPANY LIMITED-THE
Fort Road, Kilroot
Carrickfergus
BT389BT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN0D - Antrim and Newtownabbey
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Compass Minerals UK
Bradford Road, Winsford Cheshire
Winsford
CW72PE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £16,160,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
10mm Rock Salt
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
11 February 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other 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
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Compass Minerals UK
Bradford Road, Winsford Cheshire
Winsford
CW72PE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,600,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
6.3mm Marine Salt
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
11 February 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other 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
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
J C Peacock & Co Ltd t/a Peacock Salt
North Harbour, North Harbour Street
Ayr
KA88AE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM94 - South Ayrshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £40,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
4
Title
Pure Dried Vacuum Salt
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
11 February 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other 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
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
J C Peacock & Co Ltd t/a Peacock Salt
North Harbour, North Harbour Street
Ayr
KA88AE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM94 - South Ayrshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SAFECOTE LIMITED
Houldsworth Mill Business & Arts Centre, Houldsworth Street
Stockport
SK56DA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD6 - Cheshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £60,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
5
Title
Potassium Acetate
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
11 February 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other 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
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SAFECOTE LIMITED
Houldsworth Mill Business & Arts Centre, Houldsworth Street
Stockport
SK56DA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD6 - Cheshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
WINTER SERVICE SOLUTIONS LTD
7 Hughes Lane, Depenbech Rise
Malpas
SY147FB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD6 - Cheshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £140,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.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)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 2079477501
Country
United Kingdom