Natural Stone Products for Roads and Footways Framework Agreement
A Tender Notice
by THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Framework (Supply)
- Duration
- 2 year
- Value
- ___
- Sector
- CONSTRUCTION
- Published
- 11 Aug 2025
- Delivery
- To 22 Sep 2027 (est.)
- Deadline
- 22 Sep 2025 15:00
Related Terms
Location
The City of Edinburgh
2 buyers
- City of Edinburgh Council Edinburgh
Description
The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) intends to establish a four-Lot Framework Agreement for the provision of Natural Stone products and appoint a maximum of three Suppliers to service each Lot of the Framework Agreement as follows (Lot 4 also allows for the recycling of recovered material): Lot 1: Caithness Stone Paviors Lot 2: Hard Sandstone (Yorkstone Scoutmoor) Paviors and Setts Lot 3: Granite Setts, Kerbs, Channels and Tactile Paving Lot 4: Whinstone Recycling and Supply of New Whinstone Setts, Kerbs, Channels This Framework Agreement will be for a period of two years, with the option to extend for a further two years (2 + 1 + 1).
Lot Division
| 1 | Caithness Stone Paviors The Framework Agreement is for provision of the supply and delivery of Natural Stone products to various sites throughout Edinburgh and its surrounding areas and recycling of Whinstone material as directed by the Council. The City of Edinburgh holds World Heritage status for its Old and New Towns and has numerous conservation areas, therefore, any stone products procured must match with the existing materials to ensure this status is maintained, further information is available within the Edinburgh Street Design Guidance Document. The quality of Caithness (lot 1) supplied must meet the strict requirements within this tender and the Specification. All stone supplied through this Framework Agreement must match with any existing stone already on-street, account must be taken of how newly supplied stone will look after weathering and general wear and tear. |
| 2 | Hard Sandstone (Yorkstone Scoutmoor) Paviors and Setts The Framework Agreement is for provision of the supply and delivery of Natural Stone products to various sites throughout Edinburgh and its surrounding areas and recycling of Whinstone material as directed by the Council. The City of Edinburgh holds World Heritage status for its Old and New Towns and has numerous conservation areas, therefore, any stone products procured must match with the existing materials to ensure this status is maintained, further information is available within the Edinburgh Street Design Guidance Document. Hard Sandstone (Yorkstone Scoutmoor) (Lot 2) although unspecified within the Edinburgh Design Guidance document is the preferred finish for many of the streets within Edinburgh’s New Town, the Sandstone currently used has historically been Scoutmoor Hard Yorkstone and any Sandstone provided under this Contract must meet the Specification. All stone supplied through this Framework Agreement must match with any existing stone already on-street, account must be taken of how newly supplied stone will look after weathering and general wear and tear. |
| 3 | Granite Setts, Kerbs, Channels and Tactile Paving The Framework Agreement is for provision of the supply and delivery of Natural Stone products to various sites throughout Edinburgh and its surrounding areas and recycling of Whinstone material as directed by the Council. The City of Edinburgh holds World Heritage status for its Old and New Towns and has numerous conservation areas, therefore, any stone products procured must match with the existing materials to ensure this status is maintained, further information is available within the Edinburgh Street Design Guidance Document. The quality of Granite (Lot 3) supplied must meet the strict requirements within this tender and the Specifications. All stone supplied through this Framework Agreement must match with any existing stone already on-street, account must be taken of how newly supplied stone will look after weathering and general wear and tear. |
| 4 | Whinstone Recycling and Supply of New Whinstone Setts, Kerbs, Channels The Framework Agreement is for provision of the supply and delivery of Natural Stone products to various sites throughout Edinburgh and its surrounding areas and recycling of Whinstone material as directed by the Council. The City of Edinburgh holds World Heritage status for its Old and New Towns and has numerous conservation areas, therefore, any stone products procured must match with the existing materials to ensure this status is maintained, further information is available within the Edinburgh Street Design Guidance Document. The quality of Whinstone (Lot 4) supplied must meet the strict requirements within this tender and the Specifications. All stone supplied through this Framework Agreement must match with any existing stone already on-street, account must be taken of how newly supplied stone will look after weathering and general wear and tear. Recycling quantities shall be discussed with the relevant Council Project Manager prior to collection and subsequently verified upon collection. A strict stock-control process shall be adopted, and the successful Supplier shall develop and propose such a system for approval by the Council. In particular, any wastage during the recycling process shall be detailed and the reasons for the wastage and the amount and type of material wasted shall be recorded. |
Renewal Options
The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance.
Award Criteria
| Technical | 20.0 |
| PRICE | 80.0 |
CPV Codes
- 44910000 - Stone for construction
- 44900000 - Stone for construction, limestone, gypsum and slate
- 44113000 - Road-construction materials
- 44113120 - Paving slabs
- 44113130 - Paving stones
- 44912200 - Sandstone
- 44912100 - Granite
Indicators
- Bids should cover one or more lots.
- Bids should cover the whole contract.
- This is a recurring contract.
- Renewals are available.
- Financial restrictions apply.
- Professional qualifications are sought.
- Award on basis of price.
Other Information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=806197. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: The Council is committed to maximising social, economic and environmental benefits through the delivery of Council contracts (known as ‘Community Benefits’). Community benefits include targeted recruitment and training; sourcing from Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Social Enterprises and Third Sector Organisations; contributions to education within communities; community consultation, engagement and strengthening of community relations; environmental improvement; volunteering; providing community resources; mentoring and sponsorship of community organisations. (SC Ref:806197) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=806197
Reference
- FTS 047570-2025