--- title: "Supply and Delivery of Quarry Stone" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0297f2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0297f2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0297f2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0297f2.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL" published: "2021-06-21" --- # Supply and Delivery of Quarry Stone Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0297f2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0297f2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0297f2.json) ## Summary The Orkney Islands Council is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Supply and Delivery of Quarry Stone," which falls under the goods category, specifically for broken and crushed stone (CPV code: 14212300). This procurement is located in Orkney, UK, and involves the supply of an initial amount of up to 40,000 tonnes of quarry stone, with options to extend over two additional 12-month periods. The anticipated total contract value is approximately £1,297,000, and the invitation to tender is scheduled to be issued by 12th April 2021. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those engaged in the supply of construction materials, aggregates, and quarrying services. Companies with the capacity to deliver large quantities of high-quality quarry stone and that can meet stringent industry standards and testing requirements would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, firms capable of ensuring timely delivery and reliable service would hold a competitive advantage in fulfilling the needs outlined by the Orkney Islands Council, which seeks assured continuity of supply for its roadworks projects. ## Notice The Authority has a requirement for a supplemental Supply of Quarry Stone for the purposes of continued supply of aggregate including for Roads Works to meet industry prescribed standards in Orkney. The Contract is for the supply of an initial up to 40,000 tonnes of stone with an Authority held option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods if required at a volume up to and proportionate to the volume anticipated for the initial term of the contract. ### Lot Information Supply and Delivery of Quarry Stone (up to 10000 tonnes) The Authority has a requirement for a supplemental Supply of Quarry Stone for the purposes of continued supply of aggregate including for Roads Works to meet industry prescribed standards in Orkney. In line with the Quarry Business Plan and the Authority's budget/governance processes there is a commercial imperative to see there is continuity of supply to meet the demands of our customers circa 100,000 tonnes per annum of which circa 10,000 will be used for bitumous material. Importing material will ensure continuity of supply and will allow the material to be "blended", where necessary, with the remaining aggregate available at Cursiter Quarry until such time as a long term reserve is secured. A robust supply of quarry stone is required. An order of 80,000 tonnes has been placed with an external provider. However, with forecast demands a further supplemental supply of up to 40,000 tonnes over the next 18 months is estimated and is the subject of this procurement exercise. The supplemental supply is for Standard Highway works series 600 earthworks 1B specification which will be precisely detailed in the invitation to tender documentation. The total order for Supplier/s appointed to Lot 1 of this contract is for up to 10,000 tonnes over the initial 18 month period. The supply of quarry stone will be required with an expected lead in time of 6 - 8 weeks for delivery of the first load with a total order of up to 10,000 tonnes over the initial 18 month period. The quarry stone will be required to be delivered in specific quantities at regular intervals to an agreed schedule to meet the demands of our customers, these requirements again will be detailed in the forthcoming Invitation to Tender documentation. Bidders will be required to meet prescribed standard assessment tests including Los Angeles Fines, Aggregate Abrasion Value and Polished Stone Value. Renewal: 2 Authority held options to extend the duration of supply by 12months each option. Supply and Delivery of Quarry Stone (up to 40000 Tonnes) he Authority has a requirement for a supplemental Supply of Quarry Stone for the purposes of continued supply of aggregate including for Roads Works to meet industry prescribed standards in Orkney. In line with the Quarry Business Plan and the Authority's budget/governance processes there is a commercial imperative to see there is continuity of supply to meet the demands of our customers circa 100,000 tonnes per annum of which circa 10,000 will be used for bitumous material. Importing material will ensure continuity of supply and will allow the material to be "blended", where necessary, with the remaining aggregate available at Cursiter Quarry until such time as a long term reserve is secured. A robust supply of quarry stone is required. An order of 80,000 tonnes has been placed with an external provider. However, with forecast demands a further supplemental supply of up to 40,000 tonnes over the next 18 months is estimated and is the subject of this procurement exercise. The supplemental supply is for Standard Highway works series 600 earthworks 1B specification which will be precisely detailed in the invitation to tender documentation. The total order for Supplier/s appointed to Lot 2 of this contract is for up to 40,000 tonnes over the initial 18 month period. The supply of quarry stone will be required with an expected lead in time of 6 - 8 weeks for delivery of the first load with a total order of up to 40,000 tonnes over the initial 18 month period. The quarry stone will be required to be delivered in specific quantities at regular intervals to an agreed schedule to meet the demands of our customers, these requirements again will be detailed in the forthcoming Invitation to Tender documentation. Bidders will be required to meet prescribed standard assessment tests including Los Angeles Fines, Aggregate Abrasion Value and Polished Stone Value. Pricing will be for both excluding delivery and with delivery cost options. It is anticipated that more than one supplier will be appointed to this framework contract. Renewal: 2 Authority held options to extend the period of supply by 12 months each option ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014098-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 13 May 2021 | | Future notice date | 11 Apr 2021 | | Award date | 21 Jun 2021 | | Contract period | 31 May 2021 - 30 Nov 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,297,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL | | Locality | KIRKWALL | | Post town | Kirkwall | | Postcode | KW15 1NY | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Orkney Islands | | Electoral ward | Kirkwall East | | Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland | | Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products ### Codes - 14212300 - Broken and crushed stone ## Release History - 21 Jun 2021 at 16:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014098-2021 - 8 Apr 2021 at 16:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007309-2021 - 3 Mar 2021 at 12:40 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004241-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.orkney.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00369 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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