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title: "Provision of Isles Haulage Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000668310"
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buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Isles Haulage Services

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000668310

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by Orkney Islands Council for the "Provision of Isles Haulage Services". This project falls under the services category, specifically focusing on housing and community amenities. Located in Kirkwall, UK, the current stage of this procurement is at the contract award level. The duration of the contract is set for 58 months, commencing on 1st December 2021 and extending through to 30th September 2026, with the potential for two 12-month extensions. The total estimated value of the contract is £37,500 for the specific lot awarded to Sinclair Haulage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport and logistics sectors, especially those experienced in haulage services. Contractors participating in this process are expected to handle the delivery of various materials, including aggregate and rock salt, to multiple islands within the Orkney Island Group, necessitating a flexible and capable transportation approach. Given the competitive framework allowing bids on multiple lots, businesses with robust logistics capabilities and a readiness to respond promptly to delivery directives will find this tender particularly well-suited to their operational strengths.

## 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.. 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.. 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.. 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.. 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.. 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.. 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.. 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.. 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 | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN451587 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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, Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN451587
- 24 Sep 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP428719

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP428719&idx=1
  24th September 2021 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP428719&idx=2
  24th September 2021 - Appendix 1 - Compliance Statement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP428719
  Provision of Isles Haulage Services - 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
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN451587
  Provision of Isles Haulage Services - 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

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
- http://www.orkney.gov.ukhttps://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00369
- 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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