Planning

Isle of Luing Slate Quarry - Set-up & Flood Resilience Works

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Planning

12 Aug 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council is undertaking a public procurement process for a project titled "Isle of Luing Slate Quarry – Set-up & Flood Resilience Works". This project falls under the industry category of general public services with a focus on works, specifically within the quarrying sector. Located on the Isle of Luing in Argyll, the procurement is currently in the planning stage, initiated as a tender process. Essential deadlines include a future notice date on 8th September 2025, indicating forthcoming opportunities for involvement. The project's deliverables encompass various phases such as site preparation, access road creation, and the establishment of a temporary processing facility, aimed at enhancing flood resilience and slate quarry operation on behalf of the Isle of Luing Community Trust.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, site preparation, and equipment supply for quarry operations. Companies proficient in high-quality slate extraction techniques, including advanced drilling or blasting, may find this project particularly advantageous for business growth. Additionally, firms with experience in the construction of temporary facilities for processing and packaging materials can leverage these requirements to develop their market presence. Successfully engaging in this project could enhance a company's portfolio within regional public service projects and bolster its reputation in executing intricate setup and infrastructure tasks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Isle of Luing Slate Quarry - Set-up & Flood Resilience Works

Notice Description

The project's primary deliverables include one-off capital works for the setup of the quarry site, involving site preparation, the removal of overburden, creation of an access road, the use of advanced drilling or blasting techniques to access high-quality slate within the quarry. Additionally, a temporary processing facility will be established.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Phase 1 Initial Quarry Setup: This includes the creation of an access road within the existing redundant quarry. The removal of overburden from the historic slate production, as well as blasting and drilling the quarry face to removal the outer material to open up access to extract valuable slate. The total quarry area covers a section of land no more than 7 acres which includes the start of the access road, the production building, and the lead up to the quarry face and extraction site. Phase 2 Removal of Overburden to Shore: The excess material from the removal of the quarry face requires removal away from the quarry site. This is usually stored somewhere else on site, but the Luing Quarry is a small area with no provision for the storage of surplus material. Due to the considerable weight of material this movement is standard but in the case of the Cullipool quarry it will be deposited to the shore directly adjacent to the quarry. Phase 3 Processing Facility: Construction of a temporary facility for processing, cutting, splitting, dressing, packaging, and transporting the slate for sale.. This procurement is being carried out on behalf of Isle of Luing Community Trust

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000807072
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536800
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45113000 - Siteworks

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

45233000 - Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads

45233120 - Road construction works

45233140 - Roadworks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
David Dunlop
Contact Email
david.dunlop@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1546604011

Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
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
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute
Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536800
    Isle of Luing Slate Quarry - Set-up & Flood Resilience Works - The project's primary deliverables include one-off capital works for the setup of the quarry site, involving site preparation, the removal of overburden, creation of an access road, the use of advanced drilling or blasting techniques to access high-quality slate within the quarry. Additionally, a temporary processing facility will be established.

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