Specialized Drilling and Blasting Contractor

This subcontract for a Specialized Drilling and Blasting Contractor involves performing critical operations for prime contractors on Forestry Commission forest road construction projects. The selected contractor will be responsible for executing blasts at approximately two to five sites annually, which includes managing explosives, conducting blasting surveys, handling misfires, and providing vibrograph monitoring. To successfully fulfill these requirements, the contractor must utilize drilling rigs and vibrographs while ensuring strict adherence to the Quarries Regulations 1999 and Explosives Regulations 2014. Key deliverables for this engagement include the delivery of blasted rock piles and the submission of detailed blast design reports. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of November 9, 2026. This opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 212319 and is managed by the Forestry Commission.