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title: "GB-Bristol: Regional Quarrying Framework"
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# GB-Bristol: Regional Quarrying Framework

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION, ACTING THROUGH FORESTRY ENGLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS FORESTRY ENGLAND)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53bb135f-eda4-404f-a52c-ab90c4a135fa

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission, acting through Forestry England, is seeking bids for the "Regional Quarrying Framework", aimed at supporting quarrying operations in the North and East of England. This open procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 26 July 2021. The contract covers various quarrying works, including the extraction and processing of aggregates and drilling and blasting operations. The total contract value is estimated at £1,000,000, with a minimum value of £500,000, covering a period from 1 September 2021 to 31 August 2025. The relevant industry category is "Mining, basic metals and related products".

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in quarrying and civil engineering services. Businesses specializing in aggregate extraction, processing, and related construction activities are particularly well-suited to compete for this framework. Given that the project seeks relatively small quantities of materials for civil engineering applications, firms able to operate in close proximity to the delivery sites in Northern and Eastern England will find this procurement an ideal match for their capabilities.

## Notice

Forestry England intend to award a framework contract for our quarrying operations in the North and East of England. - Quarrying works in the north of England comprise extraction and processing of aggregate from hard rock quarries, including associated drilling and blasting works. - Quarrying works in the East of England comprise extraction of sands and gravels only. Quarrying operations which are undertaken by Forestry England in the Nations Forests are not for commercial gain. Materials are extracted in relatively small quantities and used in various civil engineering applications across the Nations Forests, mostly for the construction and maintenance of forest roads, for the purposes of facilitating timber harvesting. Quarrying operations are therefore undertaken in a number of specific locations, in close proximity to the point of use of the extracted materials. Typically, extraction of materials will take place over a period of a few weeks each year, with material then stockpiled within the quarry, or at other designated locations for use as and when needed. The framework will comprise of 4 lots. Three lots will be for extraction and processing of aggregate in the Northeast, Northwest and East of England. The fourth lot will be for the provision of drilling and blasting works in North England. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a588881b-e933-4ffb-b8af-96337ecfb4bc |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY COMMISSION, ACTING THROUGH FORESTRY ENGLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS FORESTRY ENGLAND) |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

### Codes

- 14000000 - Mining, basic metals and related products

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2021 at 11:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a588881b-e933-4ffb-b8af-96337ecfb4bc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a588881b-e933-4ffb-b8af-96337ecfb4bc
  25th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Bristol:-Regional-Quarrying-Framework/6MU6J2BKFW
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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