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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: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-def69151-9f68-4390-9261-fbe90140cc8d

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## Summary

The recent procurement process, initiated by Forestry England, pertains to a framework contract titled "Regional Quarrying Framework", aimed at facilitating quarrying operations in the North and East of England. This contract is classified under the industry category of mining, basic metals, and related products. The procurement, which follows an open procedure method, is currently in the award stage following the completion of the tender period that ended on 8 September 2021. Contract execution commenced on 13 September 2021 and will run until 31 August 2025, with a total contract value of £200,000.

This framework presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in quarrying and civil engineering. Businesses engaged in the extraction and processing of aggregates, as well as those providing drilling and blasting services, are well-positioned to take advantage of this opportunity, particularly given the focus on non-commercial operations within Forestry England's remit. SMEs should consider submitting proposals, especially as the awarding criteria are designed to encourage participation from smaller economic operators, ensuring a competitive and diverse bidding landscape.

## 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/cb83d5b5-044b-4537-bf23-e82c35179b5b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 12 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BAM NUTTALL; DG WALTON DRAINAGE & PLANT HIRE; METCALFE PLANT HIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

### Codes

- 14000000 - Mining, basic metals and related products

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2021 at 12:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb83d5b5-044b-4537-bf23-e82c35179b5b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb83d5b5-044b-4537-bf23-e82c35179b5b
  15th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=626306385
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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