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Drilling and Blasting Works at Cursiter Quarry

Orkney Islands Council

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25 Oct 2023 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Orkney Islands Council has initiated a tender for Drilling and Blasting Works at Cursiter Quarry in Grimbister, Firth, Orkney. The procurement process is currently at the active stage with a tender value of £210,000. The tender deadline for submission is on November 17, 2023. Businesses in the works category with expertise in explosives and quarry operations are well-suited to compete for this opportunity.

This tender by the Orkney Islands Council presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the construction and quarrying industry. The contract involves drilling and blasting hard rock reserves at Cursiter Quarry, with potential for contract extension. Interested businesses should adhere to the specified safety regulations and possess resources for undertaking blasting services ranging from 15,000 to 40,000 tonnes approximately three times per annum.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Drilling and Blasting Works at Cursiter Quarry

Notice Description

This procurement is for Drilling and Blasting of hard rock reserves at the Orkney Islands Council owned quarry at Cursiter Quarry, Grimbister, Firth, Orkney.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The works are the drilling and blasting of rock at Cursiter Quarry. Drilling and blasting works shall be carried out in accordance with B25607-2017 Code of practice for the safe use of explosives in the construction industry and Quarry Regulations 1999. Works to be undertaken within the Contract will include; Initial Survey; Record, design, drill, load and fire all to the current explosive regulations; Importing / Setting up and demobilisation of equipment required; Supply and provision of all materials required for the works. The contractor must have sufficient resources to provide services for the blasts of between 15,000 to 40,000 tonnes material approximately 3 times per annum (Frequency subject to size of blasts and client demands). These figures being indicative only.

Renewal: The Authority may extend the contract for a further optional 12 month period eg. 24 months plus optional 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000748389
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT491168
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45111210 - Blasting and associated rock-removal work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Orkney Islands Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Postcode Area
Kirkwall
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM65 Orkney Islands
Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Further Information

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