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title: "Provision of Isles Haulage Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000777403"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2025-01-31"
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# Provision of Isles Haulage Services

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000777403

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## Summary

Orkney Islands Council has awarded a contract for the provision of haulage services for aggregate and rock salt from Cursiter Quarry to multiple islands within the Orkney Island Group. The procurement process, under the industry category of general public services, was conducted through an open procedure. The contract, divided into eight separate lots, is set to cover the transportation of materials predominantly during the "Summer" months (April – September) and "Winter" months (October – March), with each contract having a 3-year duration and the possibility of two one-year extensions. The procurement stage is now at the Award phase, with Orkney Islands Council as the buying organisation. Key dates include the contract signing on 4 December 2024, with active contracts starting immediately thereafter.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for haulage service providers, particularly those who specialise in logistic operations within the UK and specifically in remote island environments. Companies adept at managing flexible schedules and capable of providing timely services in varying seasonal conditions will find this contract particularly beneficial. SMEs like McAdie and Reeve, who have already secured contracts for several lots, exemplify the type of business that can thrive under these conditions. The open procurement method also provides a level playing field for businesses of different sizes to compete, thus fostering a competitive market environment conducive to business expansion and regional economic development.

## 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. Each contract will be for 3 years with the option of 2 x 1 year extensions

### Lot Information

Provision of Haulage Services to 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 Island of Shapinsay. Predominantly during the "Summer" months, noted as April - September, when notified of a requirement, 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 2 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, when notified of a requirement, 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 2 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.

Provision of Haulage Services to the 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 Island of Rousay. Predominantly during the "Summer" months, noted as April - September, when notified of a requirement, 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 of 2 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, when notified of a requirement, 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 2 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.

Provision of 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 Island of Hoy. Predominantly during the "Summer" months, noted as April - September, when notified of a requirement, 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 2 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, when notified of a requirement, 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 2 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.

Provision of 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 Island of Stronsay. Predominantly during the "Summer" months, noted as April - September, when notified of a requirement, 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 2 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, when notified of a requirement, 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 2 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.

Provision of Haulage Services to 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 Island of Eday. Predominantly during the "Summer" months, noted as April - September, when notified of a requirement, 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 2 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, when notified of a requirement, 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 2 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.

Provision of Haulage Services to the 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 Island of Westray. Predominantly during the "Summer" months, noted as April - September, when notified of a requirement, 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 2 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, when notified of a requirement, 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 2 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.

Provision of Haulage Services to the 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 Island of Flotta. Predominantly during the "Summer" months, noted as April - September, when notified of a requirement, 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 2 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, when notified of a requirement, 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 2 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.

Provision of Isles Haulage Services to the Island 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 Island of Sanday. Predominantly during the "Summer" months, noted as April - September, when notified of a requirement, 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 2 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, when notified of a requirement, 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 2 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522931 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Approximately six months prior to the expiry of this contract, Orkney Islands Council would look to re- advertise the contract. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | £80,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,000 |

## 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 | MCADIE AND REEVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522931
- 16 Sep 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514340

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP514340&idx=1
  16th September 2024 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP514340&idx=2
  16th September 2024 - Compliance Statement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP514340&idx=3
  16th September 2024 - Price Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP514340&idx=4
  16th September 2024 - Structure and Format
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514340
  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. Each contract will be for 3 years with the option of 2 x 1 year extensions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522931
  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. Each contract will be for 3 years with the option of 2 x 1 year extensions

## 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.orkneyharbours.com
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000777403
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00369

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