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Quarry Drill and Blast Works and Explosives Supply

Awarded to C S Drilling Sevices Limited, R J Blasting Scotland Ltd

Forestry and Land Scotland(buyer)

Published
Published 28 October 2024
Deadline
Closed 1 August 2025
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Overview

Forestry and Land Scotland established a framework for drill and blast works and explosives supply at its quarry sites across Scotland to provide surfacing materials for roads, harvesting facilities, and paths. The framework, valued at £1.92 million, was awarded to C S Drilling Services Limited and R J Blasting Scotland Ltd in September 2025 and is currently in delivery.

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Lots (6)

  • Drill and Blast Works (National)

    To provide services including drilling, blasting and profiling within the scope of the Framework Agreement.

    Won by R J Blasting Scotland LtdWon by C S Drilling Sevices Limited

  • Supply of Explosives (National)

    To provide explosives for rock extraction operations to Forestry and Land Scotland.

    Won by R J Blasting Scotland Ltd

  • West Region - Drill only and/or Drill and Blast

  • Central Region - Drill only and/or Drill and Blast

  • South Region - Drill only and/or Drill and Blast

  • National – Explosive Supply Only

    Provide explosives for the Authority to carry out rock extraction operations within the scope of the Framework contract.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Works
Estimated value
£1,920,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
28 October 2024
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Related mining and quarrying productsExplosivesPrepared explosivesBlasting and associated rock-removal workBlasting workBlast-clearing workWorks for complete or part construction and civil engineering workDrilling services+2 more

Award outcome

Awarded value
£1,920,000
Award date
25 September 2025
Contract period
— → 4 September 2029
Winners
  • C S Drilling Sevices Limited
  • R J Blasting Scotland Ltd

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    2 October 2025

  2. Contract Notice

    2 July 2025

  3. Prior Information Notice

    28 October 2024

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