Award

Mine Entry Inspection Services

THE COAL AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

21 Oct 2021 at 12:12

Tender

06 Apr 2021 at 13:31

Planning

06 Jan 2021 at 17:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Coal Authority is currently at the Award stage for a contract titled "Mine Entry Inspection Services," aimed at conducting inspections of at least 10,000 mine entry locations annually across the UK coalfields. This procurement, classified under Technical inspection services (CPV code: 71631000), is valued at £800,000 and follows an open procurement method. The contract period is set to commence on 24th October 2021 and conclude on 23rd October 2025. The tender was published on 6th April 2021, and the deadline for submissions was 6th May 2021.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in technical inspection services, particularly those experienced in environmental and safety compliance within the mining sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to bid, which can foster competition and innovation. Given the extensive geographical scope across various regions in England, Scotland, and Wales, firms with capabilities in large-scale inspection services or those keen on expanding their operational footprint in the UK coalfields would be well-suited to participate.

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Notice Title

Mine Entry Inspection Services

Notice Description

This will be for the inspection of a minimum of 10,000 mine entry locations per annum across the UK coalfields. Through this contract the Coal Authority is seeking to procure resources to undertake those inspections and report on findings

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-15f12202-53d4-41f3-bf02-8f0d3aebe629
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2e0227e-6c32-41c6-83c5-66185b29ba13
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71631000 - Technical inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 2021Expired
Award Date
29 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
23 Oct 2021 - 23 Oct 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COAL AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANSFIELD
Postcode
NG18 4RG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Mansfield
Electoral Ward
Berry Hill
Westminster Constituency
Mansfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

GEOACCESS

GLOBAL MINE DESIGN

INTERLOCK SURVEYS

SOCOTEC

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