Tender

Reed Bed Refurbishment

MINING REMEDIATION AUTHORITY

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12 Feb 2025 at 15:11

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12 Feb 2025 at 10:19

Tender

07 Feb 2025 at 20:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Mining Remediation Authority, in partnership with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), has issued a tender for the refurbishment of reed beds at various sites across England, Scotland, and Wales. The tender, titled "Reed Bed Refurbishment," is classified under CPV code 45232151 for water-main refurbishment construction work and falls under the services procurement category. The open procedure tender was published on 7 February 2025 and aims to commence the contract period on 1 August 2025, ending on 31 July 2030. The total contract value is estimated at £9,300,000. Interested parties must submit their bids by 2 May 2025. Key activities include the removal of accumulated sludge, biomass, or other material, transplanting or planting reed stock, restoring the substrate, and repairing or upgrading reed bed infrastructure as needed.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in environmental remediation, landscaping, water treatment, and infrastructure maintenance would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement method allows for broad competition, potentially fostering innovation and efficiency. Successful participation in this project could enhance a company's portfolio and demonstrate its capability in managing substantial and multidisciplinary environmental projects.

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Notice Title

Reed Bed Refurbishment

Notice Description

The Mining Remediation Authority is a non-departmental public body and partner organisation of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). The Mining Remediation Authority exists to manage the legacy from Great Britain's coal mining past and has a mission to make a better future for people and the environment in mining areas. The Mining Remediation Authority manages an estate of assets, in relation to the treatment and monitoring of mine water across England, Scotland and Wales and other assets associated with managing the legacy of coal mining in Britain. Many of the mine water treatment schemes contain reed beds that require periodic refurbishment and maintenance. The services are to carry out reed bed refurbishments at Mining Remediation Authority sites. Reed bed refurbishment is defined as the removal of accumulated sludge, biomass or other material, the transplanting of existing reed stock or planting of new reed stock, restoring the substrate where necessary, and the repair, replacement or upgrade of reed bed infrastructure where instructed. The full scope of services can be found in the tender documents for this requirement. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://inbye.coal.gov.uk/s2c/ This requirement will be subject to the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-40262ddf-c510-4f2a-8bc5-ea9f49a1db94
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18bfe192-88ac-43d0-a2e0-e533b86c8a94
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45232151 - Water-main refurbishment construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINING REMEDIATION AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

THE COAL AUTHORITY

Contact Name
Natalie Earnshaw
Contact Email
natalie.earnshaw@miningremediation.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01623637007

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), 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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