Planning

Ground Investigation Works

THE COAL AUTHORITY

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Planning

23 Sep 2019 at 15:53

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Coal Authority is initiating a procurement process for "Ground Investigation Works," which falls under the construction industry. This process is currently in the planning stage, with a key engagement deadline set for 11th November 2019. The works will be carried out across various coalfield regions in Great Britain, including areas in Scotland, the North of England, Wales, and parts of the Midlands and South West. This tender is registered under several classifications, including ground investigation, drilling and exploration work, and site-investigation services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in ground investigation and related services. Contractors well-versed in using the UK Specification for Ground Investigations and familiar with NEC4 Framework Contracts will have a strong advantage. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, particularly those with expertise in environmental assessments, geophysical prospecting, and laboratory services, as successful bidders will secure a place in a four-year framework that could lead to ongoing projects and partnerships within the coalfield areas.

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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 tenderers will enter into a four year framework in accordance with the NEC4 Framework Contract and the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Short Contract and additional Z clauses. 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 * Assessment of spoil heap stability The Works required under this Framework will be located throughout the UK's coalfield areas and split across the following five regions. * Region 1 - Scotland East and West * Region 2 - Cumbria / Northumberland / Co.Durham / Durham / Sunderland / Newcastle * Region 3 - North Wales / Cheshire / Lancashire / Merseyside / North Yorkshire / West Yorkshire * Region 4 - South Yorkshire / Nottinghamshire / Derbyshire / Leicestershire / Staffordshire / Shropshire / West Midlands / Warwickshire / Herefordshire / Worcestershire * Region 5 - Somerset / South Gloucestershire / Bristol / South Wales / Pembrokeshire / North Gloucestershire (Forest of Dean) 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-dcc28fba-c544-4209-aaa7-fc04831dee75
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d99289c5-88cb-4355-a0ec-4c39c231c055
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
23 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Nov 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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