Planning

Ground Investigation Works

THE COAL AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

14 Dec 2018 at 16:33

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

14 Dec 2018 at 16:29

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Coal Authority is initiating a procurement process for "Ground Investigation Works" within the coalfields of Great Britain, currently at the planning stage. The framework will cover multiple regions including Scotland, Northumberland, Durham, Cumbria, Yorkshire, and parts of Wales, with services expected to start from 1 August 2019 until 31 July 2023. Interested contractors must engage by the end date of 30 June 2019. The procurement is classified under the CPV code for ground investigation work (45111250) and will be conducted under a NEC3 Framework Contract with specific requirements detailed in the tender documentation.

This tender presents a noteworthy opportunity for businesses specialising in ground investigation, drilling, and geophysical prospecting services, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Companies that can provide safe working platforms and adhere to the UK Specification for Ground Investigation will be well-suited to compete. The inclusion of a multi-provider framework will allow for collaboration across regions, potentially leading to multiple contract awards, thus fostering business growth in the construction and environmental assessment sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ground Investigation Works

Notice Description

The Coal Authority is looking for specialist contractors to undertake ground investigation work within the coalfields of Great Britain. The works specification will be the UK Specification for Ground Investigation, Second edition including additions and amendments. Safe working platforms for plant and labour, designed to span potential collapse zones, will need to be provided as works require. Successful contractors will enter into a NEC3 Framework Contract with the Authority, Contractors Offers for individual work packages under the framework will be awarded under the NEC3 Engineering & Construction Short Contract. Ground investigations works will be specified by the Authority and its consultants for projects resulting from and associated with: * Ground collapses and / or building damage attributable to recorded and / or unrecorded coal mining * Construction of minewater treatment schemes * Assessment of ground conditions on property owned and / or rented by the Authority The Coal Authority shall be tendering a framework for the provision of ground investigation works within the following regions and tenderers may bid for all regions or the region(s) of their choice. * Region 1 - Scotland East & West * Region 2 - Northumberland, Durham & Cumbria * Region 3 - North & West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire (Barnsley, Sheffield, Rotherham & Doncaster) * Region 4 - Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Shropshire, West Midlands, Warwickshire,Herefordshire & Worcestershire * Region 5 - North & South Wales, Pembrokeshire, North Gloucestershire (Forest of Dean), Cheshire&Lancashire The Coal Authority may enter into a multi provider framework agreement awarding a contract of up to three suppliers per region to ensure sufficient resources and to minimise the risk of non-performance and taking into account the most economically advantageous option. The framework will be for the period 01 August 2019 to31 July 2023 and services called off as part of this contract will be undertaken in accordance with the NEC3Framework Contract and the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Short Contract and further details can be found at www.neccontract.com Additional information: To access the tender documentation tenderers must be registered on to the Authority's eTender portal InBye. In order to register please log on to https://inbye.coal.gov.uk/s2c/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2b25a159-f238-498f-a773-1fc129d77127
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee35a033-29ee-4259-87b7-70f3e8ffea5b
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45111250 - Ground investigation work

45255500 - Drilling and exploration work

71351500 - Ground investigation services

71351710 - Geophysical prospecting services

71510000 - Site-investigation services

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Mansfield
Electoral Ward
Berry Hill
Westminster Constituency
Mansfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

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