--- title: "Drilling and Blasting Works at Cursiter Quarry" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000748389" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000748389" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000748389.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000748389.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL" published: "2023-10-25" --- # Drilling and Blasting Works at Cursiter Quarry Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000748389 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000748389) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000748389.json) ## Summary The Orkney Islands Council has initiated a tender for Drilling and Blasting Works at Cursiter Quarry in Grimbister, Firth, Orkney. The procurement process is currently at the active stage with a tender value of £210,000. The tender deadline for submission is on November 17, 2023. Businesses in the works category with expertise in explosives and quarry operations are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. This tender by the Orkney Islands Council presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the construction and quarrying industry. The contract involves drilling and blasting hard rock reserves at Cursiter Quarry, with potential for contract extension. Interested businesses should adhere to the specified safety regulations and possess resources for undertaking blasting services ranging from 15,000 to 40,000 tonnes approximately three times per annum. ## Notice This procurement is for Drilling and Blasting of hard rock reserves at the Orkney Islands Council owned quarry at Cursiter Quarry, Grimbister, Firth, Orkney. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The works are the drilling and blasting of rock at Cursiter Quarry. Drilling and blasting works shall be carried out in accordance with B25607-2017 Code of practice for the safe use of explosives in the construction industry and Quarry Regulations 1999. Works to be undertaken within the Contract will include; Initial Survey; Record, design, drill, load and fire all to the current explosive regulations; Importing / Setting up and demobilisation of equipment required; Supply and provision of all materials required for the works. The contractor must have sufficient resources to provide services for the blasts of between 15,000 to 40,000 tonnes material approximately 3 times per annum (Frequency subject to size of blasts and client demands). These figures being indicative only. Renewal: The Authority may extend the contract for a further optional 12 month period eg. 24 months plus optional 12 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT491168 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £210,000 | | Lots value | £150,000 | | 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 | 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 - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45111210 - Blasting and associated rock-removal work ## Release History - 25 Oct 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT491168 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT491168&idx=15 6th November 2023 - SI Appendix 3 - Explosives License - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT491168&idx=13 6th November 2023 - NEC3 ECSC - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT491168&idx=14 6th November 2023 - NEC3 ECSC - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT491168&idx=12 3rd November 2023 - NEC3 ECSC - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT491168&idx=11 26th October 2023 - NEC3 ECSC - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT491168&idx=1 25th October 2023 - NEC3 ECSC - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT491168&idx=9 25th October 2023 - SI Appendix 1 - Ground Investigation Report - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT491168&idx=10 25th October 2023 - SI Appendix 2 - Geotechnical Assessment - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT491168&idx=2 25th October 2023 - WI Appendix 1 - Drawings - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT491168&idx=3 25th October 2023 - WI Appendix 1 - Drawings - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT491168&idx=4 25th October 2023 - WI Appendix 2 - Quarry Site Rules - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT491168&idx=5 25th October 2023 - WI Appendix 2 - Quarry Site Rules - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT491168&idx=6 25th October 2023 - WI Appendix 2 - Quarry Site Rules - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT491168&idx=7 25th October 2023 - WI Appendix 2 - Quarry Site Rules - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT491168&idx=8 25th October 2023 - SI Appendix 1 - Ground Investigation Report - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT491168 Drilling and Blasting Works at Cursiter Quarry - This procurement is for Drilling and Blasting of hard rock reserves at the Orkney Islands Council owned quarry at Cursiter Quarry, Grimbister, Firth, Orkney. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.orkney.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000748389 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=748389 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=748389 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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