Tender

Reed Bed Refurbishment

THE MINING REMEDIATION AUTHORITY

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12 Feb 2025 at 10:05

Tender Notice
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07 Feb 2025 at 20:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Mining Remediation Authority, a non-departmental public body associated with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), has announced a tender titled "Reed Bed Refurbishment" under the industry category of water-main refurbishment construction work (CPV code: 45232151). This procurement, which is currently in the tender update stage, is focussed on refurbishing reed beds across various sites in England, Scotland, and Wales. The procurement process is open and aims to ensure the removal of accumulated materials from reed beds, as well as the planting and maintenance of reed stock. The tender documents were last amended on 12 February 2025, with the project's end date set for 31 July 2030. Tender submissions must be made electronically by 2 May 2025, with the contract period running from 1 August 2025 to 31 August 2030. The opening of bids will begin immediately after the submission deadline.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in environmental protection and water management services. The scope of work involves critical maintenance and enhancement of mine water treatment reed beds, making it suitable for businesses with expertise in environmental engineering, landscape management, and infrastructure development. By participating in this tender, companies can showcase their capabilities in large-scale environmental projects, contributing to the ongoing efforts to mitigate the impacts of historical coal mining activities in Great Britain. This contract, valued at approximately £9.3 million, represents a substantial investment in environmental sustainability, fostering long-term business relationships and enhancing the successful bidder's credentials in future public sector tenders.

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Notice Information

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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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: This requirement will be subject to the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dd0a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004667-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£9,300,000 £1M-£10M
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 Aug 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MINING REMEDIATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Natalie Earnshaw
Contact Email
natalie.earnshaw@miningremediation.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1623637007

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), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Mansfield
Electoral Ward
Berry Hill
Westminster Constituency
Mansfield

Further Information

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