---
title: "Drill, blast & crush at Achnagowan and Wishing Stone Quarries."
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000520312"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION"
published: "2017-11-23"
---

# Drill, blast & crush at Achnagowan and Wishing Stone Quarries.

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000520312

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission has recently awarded a contract titled "Drill, blast & crush at Achnagowan and Wishing Stone Quarries" in the environmental protection sector, specifically under works. This procurement process, which employed an open procedure, is located in the Lochaber Forest District, UK. The contract has a total value of £120,000 and was officially signed on 3rd July 2017. Key information regarding the buyer includes contact details at Silvan House, Edinburgh, and an email at Procurement.Scotland@forestry.gsi.gov.uk.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in drilling and blasting services, especially those who are part of a framework agreement. Companies like Castleview Plant, who have successfully secured this award, can attest to the potential for growth in this field. Other large-scale contractors with experience in quarry operations and environmental protection would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, particularly within frameworks established by public sector organisations.

## Notice

This is a Framework Call Off Contract for FW_519_0132 - Drill, blast & crush at Achnagowan and Wishing Stone Quarries, in Lochaber Forest District. The Call Off is from Framework DRILL AND BLAST 580.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Framework Call Off Contract for FW_519_0132 - Drill, blast & crush at Achnagowan and Wishing Stone Quarries, in Lochaber Forest District. The Call Off is from Framework DRILL AND BLAST 580.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV302061 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £120,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 7AT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Corstorphine/Murrayfield |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CASTLEVIEW PLANT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2017 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV302061

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV302061
  Drill, blast & crush at Achnagowan and Wishing Stone Quarries. - This is a Framework Call Off Contract for FW_519_0132 - Drill, blast & crush at Achnagowan and Wishing Stone Quarries, in Lochaber Forest District. The Call Off is from Framework DRILL AND BLAST 580.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://https://www.forestry.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000520312

## Provenance

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