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DFE - The Provision of Expert Mine Engineering Advice

Department for the Economy

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04 Mar 2025 at 11:58

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06 Nov 2024 at 12:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for the Economy (DfE) is seeking a contractor to provide expert mine engineering advice for its agencies and dependent bodies in Northern Ireland. The tender, part of the Architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services category (CPV: 71000000), requires the contractor to offer advice on the safety and remediation options for abandoned mines and to review operational and planned activities at sites such as the Kilroot Salt Mine in Carrickfergus, Co Antrim. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 2nd December 2024, with contract signing anticipated from 2nd March 2025. The procurement process is at the tender stage, conducted through an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in engineering services, particularly those with expertise in mine safety and remediation. With a contract valued at approximately £170,000 and a potential extension option for up to two additional 12-month periods, businesses have a substantial opportunity to secure a long-term engagement. The contract is suitable for large and specialised firms capable of managing detailed safety assessments and providing expert consultation on both abandoned and active mining sites.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DFE - The Provision of Expert Mine Engineering Advice

Notice Description

The Department for the Economy (DfE), the Department's Agencies and dependent bodies require a Contractor to provide advice and expertise in all aspects of mine engineering. The Contractor will provide advice on the safety and remediation options for abandoned mines throughout Northern Ireland, thereby assisting the Department to carry out its functions under the Mineral Development Act (Northern Ireland) 1969. In addition, the Contractor will be required to review operational and planned underground mining activities including the Kilroot Salt Mine, Carrickfergus, Co Antrim (owned and operated by the Irish Salt Mining and Exploration Co Ltd ("ISME").

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department for the Economy (DfE), the Department's Agencies and dependent bodies require a Contractor to provide advice and expertise in all aspects of mine engineering. The Contractor will provide advice on the safety and remediation options for abandoned mines throughout Northern Ireland, thereby assisting the Department to carry out its functions under the Mineral Development Act (Northern Ireland) 1969. In addition, the Contractor will be required to review operational and planned underground mining activities including the Kilroot Salt Mine, Carrickfergus, Co Antrim (owned and operated by the Irish Salt Mining and Exploration Co Ltd ("ISME").

Options: option to extend for up to and including 2 periods of 12 Months.

Renewal: option to extend for up to and including 2 periods of 12 Months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b448
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007820-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for the Economy
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8FD
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WARDELL ARMSTRONG LLP

Further Information

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