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title: "Supply and Delivery of Quarry Stone"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000644644"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2021-06-21"
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# Supply and Delivery of Quarry Stone

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000644644

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## Summary

Orkney Islands Council is currently conducting a tender for the "Supply and Delivery of Quarry Stone" located in Kirkwall, Orkney, UK. The procurement process is at the active tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 13th May 2021. The contract involves a total value of approximately £1,297,000 for the supply of up to 40,000 tonnes of quarry stone, with options to extend for two additional twelve-month periods if necessary. This procurement follows an open procedure and focuses on the goods category for road works compliant with industry standards.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the construction and materials supply sectors. Companies that specialise in quarrying, stone supply, and related logistics could find this contract advantageous. The expectation for initial delivery lead times of 6 to 8 weeks and a robust supply requirement emphasises the need for suppliers capable of meeting specified standards and schedules. Furthermore, multiple suppliers may be appointed, increasing competition and collaboration opportunities within the industry.

## 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 | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN418865 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | 12 Apr 2021 |
| Award date | 21 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN418865
- 8 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411673
- 3 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408477

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR411673&idx=8
  19th April 2021 - NEC3 SSC Section 2 Contract Data Lot 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR411673&idx=12
  19th April 2021 - NEC3 SSC Section 2 Contract Data Lot 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR411673&idx=7
  19th April 2021 - NEC3 SSC Section 2 Contract Data Lot 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR411673&idx=11
  19th April 2021 - NEC3 SSC Section 2 Contract Data Lot 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR411673&idx=1
  8th April 2021 - Instructions to Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR411673&idx=2
  8th April 2021 - Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR411673&idx=3
  8th April 2021 - Bona Fide Tendering
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR411673&idx=4
  8th April 2021 - Non-Disclosure Items
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR411673&idx=5
  8th April 2021 - Compliance Statement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR411673&idx=6
  8th April 2021 - Method Statement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR411673&idx=9
  8th April 2021 - NEC3 SSC Goods Information Appendix 1 - Lot 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR411673&idx=10
  8th April 2021 - NEC3 SSC Goods Information Appendix 1 - Lot 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408477
  Supply and Delivery of Quarry Stone - 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.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411673
  Supply and Delivery of Quarry Stone - 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.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN418865
  Supply and Delivery of Quarry Stone - 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.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000644644

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