Award

Active Treatment Trials - innovative technology and approaches

MINING REMEDIATION AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

02 Jul 2025 at 10:29

TenderAmendment

15 Nov 2024 at 15:47

Tender

24 Sep 2024 at 15:17

Planning

02 Sep 2024 at 09:59

Planning

19 Aug 2024 at 16:27

Planning

19 Aug 2024 at 16:23

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Active Treatment Trials - innovative technology and approaches" contract has reached the award stage, managed by the Mining Remediation Authority. The tender, initially published on 24 September 2024, falls under the industry category "Water-treatment work" and encompasses regions across North East, North West, and South West, United Kingdom. This open procedure commenced with a submission deadline of 29 October 2024, with awarded contracts beginning on 4 February 2025 and concluding on 30 April 2026. The procurement process is part of efforts to address river pollution caused by abandoned metal mines, with active treatment options being trialled at up to five sites as part of the broader Water and Abandoned Metal Mines Programme.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental technologies, particularly those focusing on water treatment solutions, as the total contract value is £680,326. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, with potential for multiple contracts being awarded. Successful bidders will have the chance to showcase their innovative approaches to mine water treatment on a pilot scale, creating opportunities for establishing themselves in the market of environmental and water management services, aligning with the UK government's environmental improvement goals. The contracting authority encourages site visits to better understand project requirements, ensuring that participating businesses are well-prepared to deliver optimal solutions.

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Notice Title

Active Treatment Trials - innovative technology and approaches

Notice Description

In 2011, the Water and Abandoned Metal Mines (WAMM) Programme was set up between the Environment Agency, Defra and the Coal Authority to address pollution of rivers by abandoned metal mines. Currently, the Coal Authority operates four WAMM mine water treatment schemes, each using a different treatment technology, which are improving water quality in about 20 km of rivers. In January 2023, Parliament adopted a statutory metal mines target, under the Environment Act 2021, to halve the length of English rivers polluted by harmful metals from abandoned metal mines by 2038. The Government's Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP), published in January 2023, estimated that to achieve this long-term target would likely require around 40 new mine water treatment schemes and a similar number of diffuse interventions. The EIP set a non-statutory interim target to construct 8 mine water treatment schemes and 20 diffuse interventions by 31 January 2028. To help deliver the interim and long-term targets, the WAMM Programme is currently investigating active treatment options for mine water discharging from abandoned metal mines by undertaking active treatment trials on up to five sites This opportunity is now open with a submission deadline of 29 October 2024 All interested parties are advised to visit each site to familiarise themselves with the sites layout, limitations, restrictions and access. Visits to the premises must be made by appointment only with the Coal Authority . There is limited parking at each site, interested parties shall only attend at the agreed time provided by the Client. Wheal Jane, TR3 6EE: 15th October 2024 Bridford, Nr EX6 7AR: 16th October 2024 Cambokeels, Nr DL13 2HW: 1st October 2024 Killhope, DL13 1AR: 30th September 2024 Nent Haggs, CA9 3LE: 3rd October 2024 PPE required: * High viz vest * High viz trousers * Safety Boots * Eye protection * Gloves * Hard hat Should you wish to attend any , or all of the sites please contact peterkobryn@coal.gov.uk who will confirm arrangements Full and free access to all tender documents is available through the Coal Authority portal InBye Additional information: The appointed party / parties will design and undertake pilot trials for the active treatment of mine water of up to 5 no. sites to obtain data for optimised treatment process and costs for treating the mine water at full-scale. The Coal Authority is looking to award a number of packages of work through this tender ranging from 1 no. of the active trials up to 5 no. active trails. These may be at any of the 5 identified sites. The Coal Authority reserves the right to award to multiple parties depending on the proposals provided during the tender period. Tenders shall be scored on the basis of most advantageous economic tender against criteria to be published in the tender documents. The appointed party / parties shall design and supply a suitable pilot scale active treatment plant for each of the mine water sources to be treated. The appointed party / parties shall provide an individual report at the end of each trial detailing the outcomes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ace85b05-47c3-4b72-a87f-6c9340227cd5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dd37d06-0a32-4adb-bfe0-4a8aecc11ca9
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, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45232430 - Water-treatment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£680,326 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
23 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 1-2 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
MINING REMEDIATION AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

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), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Mansfield
Electoral Ward
Berry Hill
Westminster Constituency
Mansfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

ARCADIS

SAND SEPARATIONS SYSTEMS

X-RAY MINERAL SERVICES

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