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Monitoring and Support of Passive R&D trial at Bridford, Devon

MINING REMEDIATION AUTHORITY

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03 Jun 2025 at 08:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Mining Remediation Authority has awarded a contract for the monitoring and support of a passive research and development trial at the Bridford mine, located in Devon, South West United Kingdom. The trial aims to assess its feasibility for scaling up into a full-scale treatment plant over a contract period from 3rd June 2025 until 1st June 2026. This service-oriented contract falls under the "Monitoring and control services" category, and follows the award stage of the procurement process. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, as part of a further competition from the Mining Remediation Authority’s Research and Development Dynamic Purchasing System, Lot 2 framework agreement. The contract holds an estimated worth of £53,338, reflecting its significance to ongoing operations at the Bridford site.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth within the environmental services and research sectors. Companies that specialise in monitoring, control services, and have a history of operations in environmental remediation would be well-placed to engage in similar tenders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like WJ Groundwater, who successfully secured this contract, are encouraged to compete in such tenders, given their ability to offer specialised and adaptable solutions in the niche field of mine water treatment trials. By engaging in these contracts, businesses can expand their reach into sustainable and innovative projects that contribute to environmental stewardship and management.

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Notice Title

Monitoring and Support of Passive R&D trial at Bridford, Devon

Notice Description

This contract was awarded following a further competition from the Mining Remediation Authority's Research and Development Dynamic Purchasing System Lot 2 To operate and maintain a demonstration scale trial at the Bridford site utilising knowledge gained from previous smaller scale trials To operate a trial for 12 months on the Bridford mine water to assess suitability and scalability for use in in a full scale treatment plant

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3c7f9757-4828-4678-bda3-90fec97fc1c8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16188c08-0e79-4101-bd98-3d6b5221ad59
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71700000 - Monitoring and control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,338 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINING REMEDIATION 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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Mansfield
Electoral Ward
Berry Hill
Westminster Constituency
Mansfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WJ GROUNDWATER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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