Quarrying - North District

The Forestry Commission is establishing a framework agreement for quarrying works in the North West and North East of England to support the construction and maintenance of forest roads. The contract, identified as solicitation FCCN003911, is estimated to run for four years from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2030. The scope is divided into two lots: Lot 1 focuses on drilling and blasting with an estimated value of 645,000 GBP, and Lot 2 covers extraction, processing, and crushing with an estimated value of 1,771,500 GBP. All operations must strictly adhere to the Quarries Regulations 1999, the Explosives Regulations 2014, and PUWER regulations for plant and equipment certification. Award criteria differ by lot, with Lot 1 weighted toward professional competence (40%) and price (30%), while Lot 2 places a higher emphasis on price (50%). For Lot 1, work orders will be awarded via mini-competition among appointed suppliers, whereas Lot 2 orders will be awarded directly to the highest-ranked supplier. Small and medium-sized enterprises are eligible to participate. The deadline for tender submissions is November 9, 2026, at 12:00 pm, and proposals must be submitted electronically through the designated portal.