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Framework for the Drilling and Testing of Boreholes in former mining areas

THE COAL AUTHORITY

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Planning

20 Sep 2024 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Coal Authority, a non-departmental public body partnered with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, is planning a framework agreement for the drilling and testing of boreholes in former mining areas. The contract falls under the "Test drilling and boring work" category within the works procurement segment. The primary regions of interest cover a wide span of the UK, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKJ, UKK, UKL, and UKM. The initial phase focuses on market engagement, with interested suppliers required to express interest by 16:00 on 7th October 2024. The contract, valued at approximately £70 million, will officially be advertised on 28th July 2025.

This framework offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in drilling, construction, testing, and rehabilitating boreholes, among other related services. Suppliers with expertise in environmental protection and water quality monitoring will find this tender particularly advantageous. The Coal Authority seeks innovative and technical support from suppliers to enhance its mine water management strategies. Companies capable of providing comprehensive services, including maintenance and associated works, will be well-suited to compete in this high-value contract, fostering substantial business growth and establishing long-term partnerships with a governmental body focused on environmental sustainability.

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Notice Title

Framework for the Drilling and Testing of Boreholes in former mining areas

Notice Description

The Coal Authority (CA) is a non-departmental public body and partner organisation of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) with a mission to make a better future for people and the environment in mining areas. The Coal Authority manages the effects of past coal mining, including subsidence damage claims which are not the responsibility of licensed coal mine operators. It deals with mine water pollution from both coal and metal mines and other mining legacy issues. Boreholes are used to improve our understanding of mine water. Our boreholes provide critical water level and quality monitoring data used to assess potential risks to aquifers and surface water bodies. These assessments form the basis of our mine water management strategies with abstraction from boreholes often being key to mine water level control. The Coal Authority requires a framework agreement for the provision of services relating to the construction and testing of boreholes in former mining areas. The services are anticipated to include borehole drilling, construction, testing, maintenance, cleaning, rehabilitation, technical support and associated works/services. We are still in the infancy of developing our procurement strategy for the delivery and management of this framework opportunity and are seeking to engage with the market early to gather market intelligence and understand the market conditions. Further information in relation to this opportunity is included in the attached document. Interested suppliers will be sent a Engagement Questionnaire that will contain a series of scoping questions, to further our understanding of market opportunities and challenges and assist us in building a effective and innovative procurement solution. The framework will be procured in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority invites suppliers to express their interest in this market engagement opportunity via email no later than 16:00 on October the 7th 2024. Following receipt of your interest, you will be issued an Engagement Questionnaire that will contain a series of questions related to better understanding the market conditions and deliverability of our requirements. If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact me on my email: sarahkendrick@coal.gov.uk The Coal Authority reserves the right to engage further with selected parties arising from the submission of the Engagement Questionnaire, should any information require clarifying or any additional information/opportunities identified that requires further investigation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049ca7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030206-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45120000 - Test drilling and boring work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, 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

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