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title: "Road Haulage Services Framework 2019"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000580278"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2019-04-09"
---

# Road Haulage Services Framework 2019

Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000580278

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## Summary

The Highland Council is currently seeking qualified service providers for a Framework Agreement titled "Road Haulage Services Framework 2019" to provide various road haulage services within the Highland Council area. This open procurement process features multiple lots, including the haulage of road salt, mechanical plant, unbound materials, hot bituminous mixtures, and aggregates from Sconser quarry. The tendering phase is active, with submissions accepted until 9 May 2019 at 12:00. The Framework Agreement aims to be utilised as needs arise over a period of 1080 days, with a possible one-year extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for logistics and transport companies specialising in road haulage, especially those with capabilities in handling varied materials and within the geographical constraints of the Highland area. Businesses with experience in public sector contracts will be well-suited to compete, particularly those able to demonstrate compliance with necessary requirements and successfully attain competitive pricing. Interested suppliers can participate in multiple lots, thereby increasing their potential engagement with the Highland Council through cost-efficient bids.

## Notice

he Highland Council wishes to enter into a Framework Agreement with suitably qualified and experienced Service Providers, to provide Road Haulage Services within the Highland Council Area on an as and when required basis. The Framework shall be divided into five (5) lots by the type of haulage required as follows: Lot 1 - Haulage of road salt, which is further subdivided into eight (8) lots by geographical area: Sub Lot A - Badenoch and Strathspey Sub Lot B - Caithness Area Sub Lot C - Easter Ross Area Sub Lot D - Inverness Area Sub Lot E - Lochaber Area Sub Lot F - Ross & Cromarty Area Sub Lot G - Skye & Lochalsh Area Sub Lot H - Sutherland Area Lot 2 - Haulage of mechanical plant and vehicles. Lot 3 - Haulage of graded aggregates, sands, gravels and other unbound materials. Lot 4 - Haulage of hot bituminous mixtures. Lot 5 - Haulage of graded aggregates from Sconser quarry, Isle of Skye.

### Lot Information

Haulage of road salt

The Highland Council wishes to enter into a Framework Agreement with suitably qualified and experienced Service Providers, to provide Road Haulage Services within the Highland Council Area on an as and when required basis. This Lot is sub-divided into eight (8) lots by geographical area: Sub Lot A - Badenoch and Strathspey Sub Lot B - Caithness Area Sub Lot C - Easter Ross Area Sub Lot D - Inverness Area Sub Lot E - Lochaber Area Sub Lot F - Ross & Cromarty Area Sub Lot G - Skye & Lochalsh Area Sub Lot H - Sutherland Area Bidders may submit bids for any or all Sub Lots.

Renewal: Option to extend by one (1) year.

Haulage of mechanical plant and vehicles

Lot 2 - Haulage of Mechanical Plant and Vehicles

Renewal: Option to extend for one (1) year.

Haulage of Graded Aggregates, Sands, Gravels and other unbound materials

Haulage of Graded Aggregates, Sands, Gravels and other unbound materials.

Renewal: Option to extend for one (1) year.

Haulage of Hot Bituminous Mixtures

Haulage of Hot Bituminous Mixtures.

Renewal: Option to extend for one (1) year.

Haulage of Graded Aggregates from Sconser Quarry, Isle of Skye

Haulage of Graded Aggregates from Sconser Quarry, Isle of Skye.

Renewal: Option to extend by one (1) year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351216 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 9 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,756,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5BX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351216

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR351216&idx=5
  26th April 2019 - Supplier Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) - to be completed and returned.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR351216&idx=12
  26th April 2019 - Supplier Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) - to be completed and returned.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR351216&idx=1
  12th April 2019 - ESPD - to be completed and returned
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR351216&idx=11
  12th April 2019 - Road Haulage 2019 - ESPD: Updated with OJEU ref and date (in Part 1). To be completed and returned.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR351216&idx=7
  11th April 2019 - Schedule of non-disclosure items (if any) - to be completed and returned.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR351216&idx=8
  11th April 2019 - Schedule of proposed amendments to the Framework Agreement (if any) - to be completed and returned.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR351216&idx=9
  11th April 2019 - Checklist For Enclosures: Please use to confirm that you have uploaded all the required documents.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR351216&idx=10
  11th April 2019 - ITT - Invitation To Tender letter and instructions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR351216&idx=2
  11th April 2019 - Certificate of bona fide tendering - to be completed and returned.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR351216&idx=3
  11th April 2019 - Form of Tender - to be completed and returned.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR351216&idx=4
  11th April 2019 - Schedule of prices and rates - to be completed and returned.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR351216&idx=6
  11th April 2019 - Draft Framework Agreement (Contract), including Part 1: Terms & Conditions and Part 2: Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351216
  Road Haulage Services Framework 2019 - he Highland Council wishes to enter into a Framework Agreement with suitably qualified and experienced Service Providers, to provide Road Haulage Services within the Highland Council Area on an as and when required basis. The Framework shall be divided into five (5) lots by the type of haulage required as follows: Lot 1 - Haulage of road salt, which is further subdivided into eight (8) lots by geographical area: Sub Lot A - Badenoch and Strathspey Sub Lot B - Caithness Area Sub Lot C - Easter Ross Area Sub Lot D - Inverness Area Sub Lot E - Lochaber Area Sub Lot F - Ross & Cromarty Area Sub Lot G - Skye & Lochalsh Area Sub Lot H - Sutherland Area Lot 2 - Haulage of mechanical plant and vehicles. Lot 3 - Haulage of graded aggregates, sands, gravels and other unbound materials. Lot 4 - Haulage of hot bituminous mixtures. Lot 5 - Haulage of graded aggregates from Sconser quarry, Isle of Skye.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.highland.gov.uk/
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## Provenance

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