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title: "Rock Drilling And Blasting Framework"
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buyer: "CORSERV LIMITED"
published: "2022-03-30"
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# Rock Drilling And Blasting Framework

Buyer: CORSERV LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99fb4220-7aea-415f-8734-186f14d5344a

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## Summary

The public procurement process is for the "Rock Drilling and Blasting Framework," initiated by Corserv Limited on behalf of Cormac Solutions. This project, classified under the CPV code 45111210, focuses on blasting and associated rock-removal work. The location for this contract is at the Castle-an-Dinas quarry in Ludgvan, Penzance, Cornwall. Currently, the procurement process is at the award stage, having been published on 30th March 2022. The contract period begins on 1st April 2022 and extends until 31st March 2026, with an expected annual value between £150,000 and £200,000. The procurement method is open, allowing for accessible participation from interested contractors.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in rock drilling and blasting operations. The framework agreement allows for a variety of work packages, often called off from a Schedule of Rates, which could lead to multiple projects for successful contractors. Businesses that can demonstrate not only competitive pricing but also high-quality service will find themselves well-positioned to benefit from this procurement, particularly those with experience in quarry operations and material supply in the region.

## Notice

Corserv on behalf of Cormac Solutions wishes to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to carry out rock drilling and blasting works for quarry operations, via a framework agreement. CORMAC Solutions manages a quarry at Castle-an-Dinas, Ludgvan, Penzance, Cornwall. The Quarry's primary function is to supply aggregates and surfacing materials to CORMAC Solutions and commercial contractors mainly in western and central Cornwall. The value of works within this framework is expected to be between PS150,000 and PS200,000 per annum. It is intended that the majority of works packages will be called-off from a Schedule of Rates with individual values not generally exceeding PS15,000. The intention is to appoint the most economically advantageous tenderer (sole Contractor) based on 70% Price and 30% Quality.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d9c5076-f685-4a2c-b562-bcd8de021997 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £800,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CORSERV LIMITED |
| Locality | SCORRIER |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR16 5EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Redruth North |
| Westminster constituency | Camborne and Redruth |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAXTON DRILLING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45111210 - Blasting and associated rock-removal work

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2022 at 10:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d9c5076-f685-4a2c-b562-bcd8de021997
- 7 Feb 2022 at 09:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c2ba1c0-5c4d-4296-8d46-bbdc0172c107

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d9c5076-f685-4a2c-b562-bcd8de021997
  30th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c2ba1c0-5c4d-4296-8d46-bbdc0172c107
  7th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=47fd9d8d-fb87-ec11-8110-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.corservltd.co.uk

## Provenance

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