Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Orkney Islands Council
Council Offices, School Place
Kirkwall
KW15 1NY
Contact
Rosemary Colsell
rosemary.colsell@orkney.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 01856873535
Fax
+44 01856876158
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM65 - Orkney Islands
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00369
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Supply and Delivery of Quarry Stone
Reference number
OIC/PROC/1186
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 14212300 - Broken and crushed stone
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
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.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,297,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 1
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Supply and Delivery of Quarry Stone (up to 10000 tonnes)
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 14212300 - Broken and crushed stone
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM65 - Orkney Islands
Main site or place of performance
Orkney Main Island
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.14) Additional information
It is anticipated that more than one supplier will be appointed to this framework contract. Pricing will be for both excluding delivery and with delivery cost options.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Supply and Delivery of Quarry Stone (up to 40000 Tonnes)
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 14212300 - Broken and crushed stone
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM65 - Orkney Islands
Main site or place of performance
Orkney Main Island
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 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.
two.2.14) Additional information
It is anticipated that more than one supplier will be appointed to this framework contract. Pricing will be for both excluding delivery and with delivery cost options.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
12 April 2021
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The contract value stated at II.1.5 of this Prior Information Notice is inclusive of the initial supply of 40,000 tonnes over the 18 month period plus the two further options to extend for 2 x 12 month periods should this be required. The quantities required for each optional extension period will be for an amount up to and proportionate to the quantities detailed for the initial 18 month period of the contract.
The publication of this PIN does not commit Orkney Islands Council to any particular procurement process or to appoint a contractor or to the taking forward of the project.
Potential participants must note that a response to this PIN does not form part of any selection process. Should a notice inviting requests to participate in a procurement exercise be published a new expression of interest would be required in accordance with that notice.
Please note that this PIN has been issued by Orkney Islands Council purely to inform the market of its intentions to carry out a procurement exercise.
Orkney Islands Council reserves the right to amend the scope of its requirements as described in this PIN.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=644644.
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