Construction Contract Leads

Scope

Reference

FCCN003911

Description

Quarrying works in the north of England comprise extraction and processing of aggregate from hard rock quarries, including associated drilling and blasting works.

Materials are extracted in relatively small quantities and used in various Forestry England civil engineering applications, mostly for the construction and maintenance of forest roads for the purposes of facilitating timber harvesting. Quarrying operations are therefore undertaken in a number of specific locations, in close proximity to the point of use of the extracted materials. Typically, extraction of materials will take place over a period of a few weeks each year, with material then stockpiled within the quarry, or at other designated locations for use as and when needed.

This Framework is divided in to 2 Lots:

Lot 1 - Drilling and blasting

Lot 2 - Extraction and processing/crushing

Commercial tool

Establishes a framework

Total value (estimated)

• £2,416,500 excluding VAT
• £2,899,800 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

• 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2030
• 4 years

Main procurement category

Works

CPV classifications

• 45111212 - Rock-removal work
• 45111211 - Blasting work

Contract locations

• UKD - North West (England)
• UKC - North East (England)

Lot 1. Drilling and blasting

Description

The Supplier carries out all drilling and blasting operations, in accordance with the Quarries Regulations 1999 particularly Part V and the Explosives Regulations 2014 , and the quarry Health and Safety Document. Blasting activities typically take place at 2 to 5 sites per year, with tonnages between 20,000 and 35,000T per blast.

The Client (The Operator) will retain 8.1.(c) responsibilities during blasting operations. The Supplier's named individual will be appointed as the 8.1. (d) and the client will also appoint the Supplier's named individual as the Explosives Supervisor under regulation 25 of the Quarries Regulations for the duration of the Work Order.

This requires the Supplier to have capability in the following areas:

1. Provide suitably qualified, competent and qualified personnel to undertake the following duties:

 Explosives Supervisor

 Shotfirer

 Driller

 Blast Designer

 Face profiler

 Trainee Shotfirer (if required)

 Handing of explosives

 Transportation of explosives

2. Provide all required survey work relating to the blasting operation.

3. Provide all plant and equipment required including fuels, oils, transportation, explosives and accessories (except those items mentioned below that will be supplied by the Client). Provide testing certification under PUWER regulations for plant and equipment used during operations.

4. In the event of a misfire undertake all works to make the situation safe, including provision of all plant and equipment.

5. Provide vibrographs and operator if required.

6. Produce a blast design and full report for each blast.

Unless otherwise agreed the Client provides all stemming materials, prepares the blast area to an agreed standard and provides suitable operated plant for the distribution of stemming material. The Client also provides all relevant Geotechnical information and maps required, undertakes any appointments and provides the Supplier with sentries and means of communication on the day of each blast.

Forestry England retains the Regulation 8(1)(c) competent individual, while the Supplier's named person is formally appointed as the Regulation 25 Explosives Supervisor.

Lot value (estimated)

• £645,000 excluding VAT
• £774,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 2. Extraction and processing/crushing

Description

The Supplier carries out all extraction and processing, in accordance with the Quarries Regulations 1999, and the quarry Health and Safety Document.

The Client (The Operator) will retain 8.1.(c) responsibilities during operations. The Supplier's named individual will be appointed as the 8.1. (d) deputy quarry manager to supervise the works for the duration of the Work Order.

The Client requires the Supplier to carry out the following services to facilitate the extraction and processing of aggregates at Forestry England quarries:

1. Removal of material from processed stockpiles and blast piles.

2. Excavation of raw materials

3. Processing of raw materials including crushing and screening.

4. Provision of stemming material and plant for movement and placement

5. Maintenance and reinstatement of quarry floor and safety features

6. Maintenance and reinstatement of egress and quarry roads, during quarrying operations

7. Crushing of as blasted material.

8. Loading of aggregate during quarry operations

9. Haulage of aggregate to forest locations

10. Daily inspections as required by the Quarries Regulations in accordance with the Client's requirements.

11. Soil and overburden excavation, haulage within the quarry and tip creation.

12. Restoration works.

The Client retains the Regulation 8(1)(c) competent individual, while the Supplier's named person is formally appointed as the 8(1)(d) for the duration of the works.

Lot value (estimated)

• £1,771,500 excluding VAT
• £2,125,800 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Framework

Maximum number of suppliers

Unlimited

Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers

0%

Framework operation description

Lot 1: Each Work Order will be awarded through a mini-competition between all suppliers appointed to the lot.

Lot 2: Work Orders will be awarded directly to the highest-ranked supplier. Where the highest-ranked supplier is unable or unwilling to undertake the Work Order, it will be offered to the second-ranked supplier.

Full details contained in Volume 1 - Framework Information

Award method when using the framework

Either with or without competition

Contracting authorities that may use the framework

Establishing party only

Participation

Particular suitability

Lot 1. Drilling and blasting

Lot 2. Extraction and processing/crushing

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Submission

Enquiry deadline

2 November 2026, 5:00pm

Tender submission deadline

9 November 2026, 12:00pm

Submission address and any special instructions

https://app.panacea-software.com/ForestryCommission/eRFX-Suppliers/OpenReq.aspx?requirementId=86f8bf3c-d98a-4e27-8492-1dae61074390

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Award criteria

Lot 1. Drilling and blasting

Lot 1 - Drilling and blasting

Quality - Total 70%

Professional Competence - 40%

Framework Delivery & Management - 20%

Environment and Sustainability - 10%

Price - Total 30%

Full details are contained in the Invitation to Tender.

Lot 2. Extraction and processing/crushing

Lot 2 - Extraction and processing/crushing

Quality - Total 50%

Professional Competence - 20%

Framework Delivery & Management - 20%

Environment and Sustainability - 10%

Price - Total 50%

Full details are in the Invitation to Tender.

Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - open competition

Contracting authority

Forestry Commission

• Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLRM-7846-HGLG

620 Bristol Business Park

Bristol

BS16 1EJ

United Kingdom

Telephone: 0300 067 4000

Email: commercial.services [at] forestryengland.uk

Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

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