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title: "Provision of Isles Haulage Services"
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# Provision of Isles Haulage Services

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e4a7

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## Summary

Orkney Islands Council is currently engaged in the tendering process for the "Provision of Isles Haulage Services" within the road transport services industry. The procurement aims to secure haulage services for transporting aggregate and rock salt from Cursiter Quarry to various islands within the Orkney Island Group, structured across eight distinct lots. As per the timeline, the contract is set to span from 1st December 2021 to 30th September 2026, with plans for potential extensions. Bidders should note that the tender period ended on 25th October 2021, at which point the selection criteria and contract terms were detailed, including quality and pricing components.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in haulage and logistics, particularly those with experience in operating within island or remote settings. The successful bidder will primarily focus on providing timely services during both summer and winter months, with a commitment to a minimum carriage rate. Companies that effectively demonstrate their capacity for reliable transportation, as well as their adherence to community benefit criteria, such as offering local employment or training opportunities, will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Orkney Islands Council ("the Authority") has a requirement for the provision of haulage services, for aggregate and rock salt from Cursiter Quarry to the majority of the Islands within the Orkney Island Group, listed as 8 separate lots

### Lot Information

Provision of Isles Haulage Services for the Island of Shapinsay

Orkney Islands Council ("the Authority") has a requirement for the provision of haulage services, for aggregate and rock salt from Cursiter Quarry to the majority of the Islands within the Orkney Island Group, listed as 8 separate lots. Predominantly during the "Summer" months, noted as April - September, Contractors will be expected to be able to commence collecting and delivering the Aggregate within a minimum notice period of 7 (seven) days, at a minimum carriage rate of one full vehicle load per week. There is the possibility that outwith the noted months, Contractors may be required to provide haulage of aggregate, within the timescales required. Predominantly during the "Winter" months, noted as October - March, Contractors will be expected to be able to commence collecting and delivering the Rock Salt within a minimum notice period of 7 (seven) days, at a minimum carriage rate of one full vehicle load per week. There is the possibility that outwith the noted months, Contractors may be required to provide haulage of rock salt, within the timescales required. Orkney Islands Council provides no guarantee of the quantity, if any, of material to be transported on an annual basis. Additional information: The new contracts will be for a 58 month duration commencing 1st December 2021 to 30 September 2026 with an initial contract term of 34 months with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months. The value of the contract is estimated over the 58 month duration of the contract.

Renewal: Following the initial 34 months this contract will be subject to 2 x 12 month options to extend which will be at the discretion of the Council.

Provision of Isles Haulage Services for Island of Rousay

Orkney Islands Council ("the Authority") has a requirement for the provision of haulage services, for aggregate and rock salt from Cursiter Quarry to the majority of the Islands within the Orkney Island Group, listed as 8 separate lots. Predominantly during the "Summer" months, noted as April - September, Contractors will be expected to be able to commence collecting and delivering the Aggregate within a minimum notice period of 7 (seven) days, at a minimum carriage rate of one full vehicle load per week. There is the possibility that outwith the noted months, Contractors may be required to provide haulage of aggregate, within the timescales required. Predominantly during the "Winter" months, noted as October - March, Contractors will be expected to be able to commence collecting and delivering the Rock Salt within a minimum notice period of 7 (seven) days, at a minimum carriage rate of one full vehicle load per week. There is the possibility that outwith the noted months, Contractors may be required to provide haulage of rock salt, within the timescales required. Orkney Islands Council provides no guarantee of the quantity, if any, of material to be transported on an annual basis. Additional information: The new contracts will be for a 58 month duration commencing 1st December 2021 to 30 September 2026 with an initial contract term of 34 months with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months. The value of the contract is estimated over the 58 month duration of the contract.

Renewal: Initial contract duration of 34 Months with an option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months at the discretion of the Authority.

Provision of Isles Haulage Services for the Island of Hoy

Orkney Islands Council ("the Authority") has a requirement for the provision of haulage services, for aggregate and rock salt from Cursiter Quarry to the majority of the Islands within the Orkney Island Group, listed as 8 separate lots. Predominantly during the "Summer" months, noted as April - September, Contractors will be expected to be able to commence collecting and delivering the Aggregate within a minimum notice period of 7 (seven) days, at a minimum carriage rate of one full vehicle load per week. There is the possibility that outwith the noted months, Contractors may be required to provide haulage of aggregate, within the timescales required. Predominantly during the "Winter" months, noted as October - March, Contractors will be expected to be able to commence collecting and delivering the Rock Salt within a minimum notice period of 7 (seven) days, at a minimum carriage rate of one full vehicle load per week. There is the possibility that outwith the noted months, Contractors may be required to provide haulage of rock salt, within the timescales required. Orkney Islands Council provides no guarantee of the quantity, if any, of material to be transported on an annual basis. Additional information: The new contracts will be for a 58 month duration commencing 1st December 2021 to 30 September 2026 with an initial contract term of 34 months with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months. The value of the contract is estimated over the 58 month duration of the contract.

Renewal: Initial contract duration of 34 Months with an option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months at the discretion of the Authority.

Provision of Isles Haulage Services for the Island of Stronsay

Orkney Islands Council ("the Authority") has a requirement for the provision of haulage services, for aggregate and rock salt from Cursiter Quarry to the majority of the Islands within the Orkney Island Group, listed as 8 separate lots. Predominantly during the "Summer" months, noted as April - September, Contractors will be expected to be able to commence collecting and delivering the Aggregate within a minimum notice period of 7 (seven) days, at a minimum carriage rate of one full vehicle load per week. There is the possibility that outwith the noted months, Contractors may be required to provide haulage of aggregate, within the timescales required. Predominantly during the "Winter" months, noted as October - March, Contractors will be expected to be able to commence collecting and delivering the Rock Salt within a minimum notice period of 7 (seven) days, at a minimum carriage rate of one full vehicle load per week. There is the possibility that outwith the noted months, Contractors may be required to provide haulage of rock salt, within the timescales required. Orkney Islands Council provides no guarantee of the quantity, if any, of material to be transported on an annual basis. Additional information: The new contracts will be for a 58 month duration commencing 1st December 2021 to 30 September 2026 with an initial contract term of 34 months with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months. The value of the contract is estimated over the 58 month duration of the contract.

Renewal: Initial contract duration of 34 Months with an option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months at the discretion of the Authority.

Provision of Isles Haulage Services for the Island of Eday

Orkney Islands Council ("the Authority") has a requirement for the provision of haulage services, for aggregate and rock salt from Cursiter Quarry to the majority of the Islands within the Orkney Island Group, listed as 8 separate lots. Predominantly during the "Summer" months, noted as April - September, Contractors will be expected to be able to commence collecting and delivering the Aggregate within a minimum notice period of 7 (seven) days, at a minimum carriage rate of one full vehicle load per week. There is the possibility that outwith the noted months, Contractors may be required to provide haulage of aggregate, within the timescales required. Predominantly during the "Winter" months, noted as October - March, Contractors will be expected to be able to commence collecting and delivering the Rock Salt within a minimum notice period of 7 (seven) days, at a minimum carriage rate of one full vehicle load per week. There is the possibility that outwith the noted months, Contractors may be required to provide haulage of rock salt, within the timescales required. Orkney Islands Council provides no guarantee of the quantity, if any, of material to be transported on an annual basis. Additional information: The new contracts will be for a 58 month duration commencing 1st December 2021 to 30 September 2026 with an initial contract term of 34 months with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months. The value of the contract is estimated over the 58 month duration of the contract.

Renewal: Initial contract duration of 34 Months with an option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months at the discretion of the Authority.

Provision of Isles Haulage Services for the Islands of Sanday

Orkney Islands Council ("the Authority") has a requirement for the provision of haulage services, for aggregate and rock salt from Cursiter Quarry to the majority of the Islands within the Orkney Island Group, listed as 8 separate lots. Predominantly during the "Summer" months, noted as April - September, Contractors will be expected to be able to commence collecting and delivering the Aggregate within a minimum notice period of 7 (seven) days, at a minimum carriage rate of one full vehicle load per week. There is the possibility that outwith the noted months, Contractors may be required to provide haulage of aggregate, within the timescales required. Predominantly during the "Winter" months, noted as October - March, Contractors will be expected to be able to commence collecting and delivering the Rock Salt within a minimum notice period of 7 (seven) days, at a minimum carriage rate of one full vehicle load per week. There is the possibility that outwith the noted months, Contractors may be required to provide haulage of rock salt, within the timescales required. Orkney Islands Council provides no guarantee of the quantity, if any, of material to be transported on an annual basis. Additional information: The new contracts will be for a 58 month duration commencing 1st December 2021 to 30 September 2026 with an initial contract term of 34 months with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months. The value of the contract is estimated over the 58 month duration of the contract.

Renewal: Initial contract duration of 34 Months with an option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months at the discretion of the Authority.

Provision of Isles Haulage Services for Island of Westray

Orkney Islands Council ("the Authority") has a requirement for the provision of haulage services, for aggregate and rock salt from Cursiter Quarry to the majority of the Islands within the Orkney Island Group, listed as 8 separate lots. Predominantly during the "Summer" months, noted as April - September, Contractors will be expected to be able to commence collecting and delivering the Aggregate within a minimum notice period of 7 (seven) days, at a minimum carriage rate of one full vehicle load per week. There is the possibility that outwith the noted months, Contractors may be required to provide haulage of aggregate, within the timescales required. Predominantly during the "Winter" months, noted as October - March, Contractors will be expected to be able to commence collecting and delivering the Rock Salt within a minimum notice period of 7 (seven) days, at a minimum carriage rate of one full vehicle load per week. There is the possibility that outwith the noted months, Contractors may be required to provide haulage of rock salt, within the timescales required. Orkney Islands Council provides no guarantee of the quantity, if any, of material to be transported on an annual basis. Additional information: The new contracts will be for a 58 month duration commencing 1st December 2021 to 30 September 2026 with an initial contract term of 34 months with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months. The value of the contract is estimated over the 58 month duration of the contract.

Renewal: Following the initial 34 months this contract will be subject to 2 x 12 month options to extend which will be at the discretion of the Council.

Provision of Isles Haulage Services for Island of Flotta

Orkney Islands Council ("the Authority") has a requirement for the provision of haulage services, for aggregate and rock salt from Cursiter Quarry to the majority of the Islands within the Orkney Island Group, listed as 8 separate lots. Predominantly during the "Summer" months, noted as April - September, Contractors will be expected to be able to commence collecting and delivering the Aggregate within a minimum notice period of 7 (seven) days, at a minimum carriage rate of one full vehicle load per week. There is the possibility that outwith the noted months, Contractors may be required to provide haulage of aggregate, within the timescales required. Predominantly during the "Winter" months, noted as October - March, Contractors will be expected to be able to commence collecting and delivering the Rock Salt within a minimum notice period of 7 (seven) days, at a minimum carriage rate of one full vehicle load per week. There is the possibility that outwith the noted months, Contractors may be required to provide haulage of rock salt, within the timescales required. Orkney Islands Council provides no guarantee of the quantity, if any, of material to be transported on an annual basis. Additional information: The new contracts will be for a 58 month duration commencing 1st December 2021 to 30 September 2026 with an initial contract term of 34 months with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months. The value of the contract is estimated over the 58 month duration of the contract.

Renewal: Following the initial 34 months this contract will be subject to 2 x 12 month options to extend which will be at the discretion of the Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016671-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | June 2026 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £37,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SINCLAIR HAULAGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2022 at 11:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016671-2022
- 24 Sep 2021 at 15:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023862-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000668310
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00369

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