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Natural Stone Products for Roads and Footways Framework Agreement

The City of Edinburgh Council

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08 Jun 2026 at 11:54

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11 Aug 2025 at 11:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has completed a procurement process titled "Natural Stone Products for Roads and Footways Framework Agreement," focusing on the provision of natural stone products such as Caithness Stone Paviors, Granite Setts, and Whinstone materials. This open procedure tender was classified under the CPV code for stone for construction and had an open procurement method aiming at the goods category. The contract involves supply and delivery of stone to various sites across Edinburgh, considering its World Heritage status. Initially posted in 2025 with an active duration spanning two years and an option to extend for two more, the procurement has progressed beyond the awarding stage as of 2026, with contracts signed on 14 January 2026. The framework supports recycling initiatives and mandates matching new materials with existing street stones.

This framework agreement offers growth opportunities for businesses specializing in stone supply and infrastructure, particularly firms experienced in providing high-quality materials that support heritage preservation. Small and Medium Enterprises, particularly those in the construction and materials recycling sectors, stand to benefit significantly by securing a role in this framework. Companies capable of meeting Edinburgh's conservation standards and holding necessary certifications are well-poised to compete. The procurement's focus on environmental management, alongside specific requirements such as holding ISO14001 or equivalent, suits businesses invested in sustainable practices to strengthen their market position within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Natural Stone Products for Roads and Footways Framework Agreement

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) has established a three-Lot Framework Agreement for the provision of Natural Stone products and appointed a maximum of three Suppliers to service each Lot of the Framework Agreement as follows (Lot 4 also allows for the recycling of recovered material): Lot 1: Caithness Stone Paviors Lot 3: Granite Setts, Kerbs, Channels and Tactile Paving Lot 4: Whinstone Recycling and Supply of New Whinstone Setts, Kerbs, Channels This Framework Agreement will be for a period of two years, with the option to extend for a further two years (2 + 1 + 1).

Lot Information

Caithness Stone Paviors

The Framework Agreement is for provision of the supply and delivery of Natural Stone products to various sites throughout Edinburgh and its surrounding areas and recycling of Whinstone material as directed by the Council. The City of Edinburgh holds World Heritage status for its Old and New Towns and has numerous conservation areas, therefore, any stone products procured must match with the existing materials to ensure this status is maintained, further information is available within the Edinburgh Street Design Guidance Document. The quality of Caithness (lot 1) supplied must meet the strict requirements within this tender and the Specification. All stone supplied through this Framework Agreement must match with any existing stone already on-street, account must be taken of how newly supplied stone will look after weathering and general wear and tear.

Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance.

Hard Sandstone (Yorkstone Scoutmoor) Paviors and Setts

The Framework Agreement is for provision of the supply and delivery of Natural Stone products to various sites throughout Edinburgh and its surrounding areas and recycling of Whinstone material as directed by the Council. The City of Edinburgh holds World Heritage status for its Old and New Towns and has numerous conservation areas, therefore, any stone products procured must match with the existing materials to ensure this status is maintained, further information is available within the Edinburgh Street Design Guidance Document. Hard Sandstone (Yorkstone Scoutmoor) (Lot 2) although unspecified within the Edinburgh Design Guidance document is the preferred finish for many of the streets within Edinburgh's New Town, the Sandstone currently used has historically been Scoutmoor Hard Yorkstone and any Sandstone provided under this Contract must meet the Specification. All stone supplied through this Framework Agreement must match with any existing stone already on-street, account must be taken of how newly supplied stone will look after weathering and general wear and tear.

Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance.

Granite Setts, Kerbs, Channels and Tactile Paving

The Framework Agreement is for provision of the supply and delivery of Natural Stone products to various sites throughout Edinburgh and its surrounding areas and recycling of Whinstone material as directed by the Council. The City of Edinburgh holds World Heritage status for its Old and New Towns and has numerous conservation areas, therefore, any stone products procured must match with the existing materials to ensure this status is maintained, further information is available within the Edinburgh Street Design Guidance Document. The quality of Granite (Lot 3) supplied must meet the strict requirements within this tender and the Specifications. All stone supplied through this Framework Agreement must match with any existing stone already on-street, account must be taken of how newly supplied stone will look after weathering and general wear and tear.

Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance.

Whinstone Recycling and Supply of New Whinstone Setts, Kerbs, Channels

The Framework Agreement is for provision of the supply and delivery of Natural Stone products to various sites throughout Edinburgh and its surrounding areas and recycling of Whinstone material as directed by the Council. The City of Edinburgh holds World Heritage status for its Old and New Towns and has numerous conservation areas, therefore, any stone products procured must match with the existing materials to ensure this status is maintained, further information is available within the Edinburgh Street Design Guidance Document. The quality of Whinstone (Lot 4) supplied must meet the strict requirements within this tender and the Specifications. All stone supplied through this Framework Agreement must match with any existing stone already on-street, account must be taken of how newly supplied stone will look after weathering and general wear and tear. Recycling quantities shall be discussed with the relevant Council Project Manager prior to collection and subsequently verified upon collection. A strict stock-control process shall be adopted, and the successful Supplier shall develop and propose such a system for approval by the Council. In particular, any wastage during the recycling process shall be detailed and the reasons for the wastage and the amount and type of material wasted shall be recorded.

Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0584f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053724-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44113000 - Road-construction materials

44113120 - Paving slabs

44113130 - Paving stones

44900000 - Stone for construction, limestone, gypsum and slate

44910000 - Stone for construction

44912100 - Granite

44912200 - Sandstone

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,333,333 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
48 months

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The City of Edinburgh Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

BBS Brick and Stone

Hardscape Products Ltd

Tradstocks Ltd

Further Information

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