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Opportunity overview
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
Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.
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
Submission terms
Electronic Submission Policy
allowed
Tender Period
Ends
9 Nov 2026, 12:00
Enquiry period
Ends
2 Nov 2026, 17:00
Lots and requirements
Entry 1
Id
1
Title
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.
Status
active
Value
Including VAT
774,000
Amount
645,000
Currency
GBP
Suitability
Sme
Yes
Contract period
Starts
1 Jan 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Dec 2030, 23:59
Award criteria
Description
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.
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
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.
Status
active
Value
Including VAT
2,125,800
Amount
1,771,500
Currency
GBP
Suitability
Sme
Yes
Contract period
Starts
1 Jan 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Dec 2030, 23:59
Award criteria
Description
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.
2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.
2 VERSIONS
1
085882-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
2
097659-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
ProcuraAxis Analysis
Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.
ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
Forestry Commission seeks quarrying contractors for a two-lot framework in northern England: drilling and blasting, and aggregate extraction, processing/crushing and related quarry operations for forest-road materials.
Who this may suit
Suitable for specialist quarrying, blasting and aggregate-processing contractors able to meet the named quarry-regulation roles and operate at Forestry England quarry sites.
Key points identified
Lot 1 personnel and rolesSuitably qualified and competent personnel for Explosives Supervisor, Shotfirer, Driller, Blast Designer, Face Profiler, and other listed explosives duties.Evidence: Lot 1 requires “suitably qualified, competent and qualified personnel” for the listed roles.
Lot 1 blast documentationProduce a blast design and full report for each blast.Evidence: “Produce a blast design and full report for each blast.”
Lot 2 deputy quarry managerSupplier's named individual appointed as Regulation 8(1)(d) deputy quarry manager for each Work Order.Evidence: “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.”
96% approved-analysis confidence5 supplier criteria identified3 risks or unknowns
ProcuraAxis structures information found in published procurement records, checks the result for consistency and publishes only approved analysis. Confidence describes the completeness and consistency of the available source information; it is not a guarantee of eligibility or contract award.
Forestry Commission seeks quarrying contractors for a two-lot framework in northern England: drilling and blasting, and aggregate extraction, processing/crushing and related quarry operations for forest-road materials.
Who this may suit
Suitable for specialist quarrying, blasting and aggregate-processing contractors able to meet the named quarry-regulation roles and operate at Forestry England quarry sites.
Key deliverables
Lot 1: drilling, blast design, blasting, survey work and explosives-related operations.
Lot 2: extraction, crushing, screening, aggregate loading/haulage, quarry maintenance and restoration.
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
5 criteria identified
PUWER testing certification
96% confidence
Mandatory · Lot 1
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“Provide testing certification under PUWER regulations for plant and equipment used during operations.”
Lot 1 personnel and roles
98% confidence
Suitably qualified and competent personnel for Explosives Supervisor, Shotfirer, Driller, Blast Designer, Face Profiler, and other listed explosives duties.
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Lot 1 requires “suitably qualified, competent and qualified personnel” for the listed roles.
Lot 1 blast documentation
99% confidence
Produce a blast design and full report for each blast.
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“Produce a blast design and full report for each blast.”
Lot 2 deputy quarry manager
98% confidence
Supplier's named individual appointed as Regulation 8(1)(d) deputy quarry manager for each Work Order.
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“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.”
Eligibility requirements
92% confidence
Unknown beyond the stated capability, personnel and regulatory requirements.
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No separate eligibility, turnover, insurance, SME or VCSE requirements are supplied.
COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY
Contract intelligence
Commercial
Framework value
98% confidence
Up to GBP 2,416,500.
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Opportunity value_max: 2416500 GBP.
Lot 1 value
99% confidence
GBP 645,000.
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Lot 1 value_amount: 645000 GBP.
Lot 2 value
99% confidence
GBP 1,771,500.
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Lot 2 value_amount: 1771500 GBP.
Contract term and pricing
98% confidence
Unknown.
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No contract dates or pricing mechanism are supplied.
Delivery
Delivery area
91% confidence
Northern England; supplied delivery regions are UKC and UKD.
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Description states “north of England”; delivery locations list regions UKC and UKD.
Lot 1 operating pattern
98% confidence
Typically 2 to 5 sites per year; 20,000 to 35,000 tonnes per blast.
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Lot 1: “Blasting activities typically take place at 2 to 5 sites per year, with tonnages between 20,000 and 35,000T per blast.”
Material use and timing
95% confidence
Extraction is expected over a few weeks each year, with material stockpiled for later use.
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Overall description states extraction “will take place over a period of a few weeks each year” and material is stockpiled.
procurement_method_details: “Below threshold - open competition”.
Submission deadline
99% confidence
9 November 2026, 12:00 UTC.
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submission_deadline: 2026-11-09T12:00:00Z; both lots show the same deadline.
Notice
99% confidence
Tender notice on Find a Tender.
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notice_type and document title: “Tender notice on Find a Tender”.
RISKS AND UNKNOWNS
Points requiring attention
High-hazard explosives and quarry compliance
99% confidence
Lot 1 requires explosives handling and transport, blasting, misfire response and formal explosives-supervision appointments under cited regulations.
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Lot 1 references the Quarries Regulations 1999, Explosives Regulations 2014, Regulation 25 Explosives Supervisor, and misfire works.
Operational appointments
98% confidence
The buyer retains Regulation 8(1)(c) responsibility; supplier named persons are appointed to specified Regulation 8(1)(d) and explosives-supervision roles depending on lot.
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Both lot descriptions expressly allocate these responsibilities.
Framework call-off detail
95% confidence
Work Order volumes, sites, duration, contract term, pricing and award mechanics are not stated in the supplied evidence.
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The notice data provides lot values and scope but no contract dates, pricing mechanism or call-off terms.
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