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title: "FW0059 Quarry Drill and Blast Works and Explosives Supply"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000606976"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND"
published: "2020-07-20"
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# FW0059 Quarry Drill and Blast Works and Explosives Supply

Buyer: FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000606976

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Forestry and Land Scotland, which is overseeing the tender titled "FW0059 Quarry Drill and Blast Works and Explosives Supply". This procurement falls within the works category, specifically focusing on environmental protection and related civil engineering tasks to enhance access to Scotland's forests. The tender, currently in the award stage, was published on 22nd January 2020, with submissions accepted until 25th February 2020. The contract encompasses multiple lots, located across various regions in Scotland, and has a total framework value of £2.4 million. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing interested suppliers to submit bids electronically.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in drilling, blasting, and explosives supply, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies specialised in civil engineering works, environmental services, and those with experience in managing similar contracts will be well-suited to compete. With the framework agreement allowing supplies across multiple lots, winning bids could lead to continued engagements and potential project extensions, incentivising competitive pricing and quality proposals.

## Notice

Authority requires drilling and blasting services (Lots 1-5) and explosives supply for excavating rock (Lot 6). This requirement supports civil engineering works which facilitate access to, and management of Scotland's forests and land.

### Lot Information

Quarry Drill and Blast Works - South Region

Authority requires drilling and blasting services (Lots 1-5) and explosives supply for excavating rock (Lot 6). This requirement supports civil engineering works which facilitate access to, and management of Scotland's forests and land.

Renewal: +24months

Quarry Drill and Blast Works - Central Region

Authority requires drilling and blasting services (Lots 1-5) and explosives supply for excavating rock (Lot 6). This requirement supports civil engineering works which facilitate access to, and management of Scotland's forests and land.

Renewal: +24 months

Quarry Drill and Blast Works - West Region

The Authority requires drilling and blasting services (Lots 1-5) and explosives supply for excavating rock (Lot 6). This requirement supports civil engineering works which facilitate access to, and management of Scotland's forests and land.

Renewal: +24 months

Quarry Drill and Blast Works - North Region

The Authority requires drilling and blasting services (Lots 1-5) and explosives supply for excavating rock (Lot 6). This requirement supports civil engineering works which facilitate access to, and management of Scotland's forests and land.

Renewal: +24 months

Quarry Drill and Blast Works - East Region

The Authority requires drilling and blasting services (Lots 1-5) and explosives supply for excavating rock (Lot 6). This requirement supports civil engineering works which facilitate access to, and management of Scotland's forests and land.

Renewal: +24 months

Supply of Explosives - National Coverage

The Authority requires drilling and blasting services (Lots 1-5) and explosives supply for excavating rock (Lot 6). This requirement supports civil engineering works which facilitate access to, and management of Scotland's forests and land.

Renewal: +24 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL390657 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £400,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 7GB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness Millburn |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland, TLM5 North Eastern Scotland, TLM6 Highlands and Islands, TLM7 Eastern Scotland, TLM9 Southern Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | ALBION DRILLING GROUP; C S DRILLING SEVICES; RJ BLASTING (SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products
- 24 - Chemical products
- 45 - Construction work
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 14500000 - Related mining and quarrying products
- 24600000 - Explosives
- 24610000 - Prepared explosives
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 51541200 - Installation services of quarrying machinery

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL390657
- 22 Jan 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN378319

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN378319
  FW0059 Quarry Drill and Blast Works and Explosives Supply - Authority requires drilling and blasting services (Lots 1-5) and explosives supply for excavating rock (Lot 6). This requirement supports civil engineering works which facilitate access to, and management of Scotland's forests and land.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL390657
  FW0059 Quarry Drill and Blast Works and Explosives Supply - Authority requires drilling and blasting services (Lots 1-5) and explosives supply for excavating rock (Lot 6). This requirement supports civil engineering works which facilitate access to, and management of Scotland's forests and land.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000606976
- https://forestryandland.gov.scot/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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