Planning

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

THE MINING REMEDIATION AUTHORITY

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Planning

10 Feb 2025 at 21:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Mining Remediation Authority, based in Mansfield, has announced the planning stage of a framework agreement titled "Framework for the Drilling and Testing of Boreholes in former mining areas." This procurement focuses on environmental protection, specifically targeting test drilling and boring work within the UK regions: UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, UKL, and UKM. Interested suppliers must express their interest by 16:00 on 7th March 2025, and further market engagement is scheduled for a virtual session later. The framework, valued at £30 million, is legislated under the Procurement Act 2023, with future tender notice expected by 20th July 2025.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in drilling, construction, and environmental consultancy. Companies providing technical support, maintenance, and rehabilitation services will find significant prospects for growth within this framework. Collaboration with multiple environmental agencies underscores the project’s importance and potential for innovation in mine water treatment and monitoring, making it a lucrative engagement for firms looking to expand their footprint in environmentally sustainable operations. Small to medium enterprises with expertise in borehole drilling and testing are particularly well-suited to compete for this tender, given the comprehensive scope of works and services required.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

The Mining Remediation Authority currently has the capacity to treat 220 billion litres of mine water every year. Treating mine water has directly protected and improved over 350km of rivers, protects several important regional aquifers, enhances biodiversity and provides local amenity land. Our mine water treatment prevents nearly 4000 tonnes of iron solids iron solids and other pollutants entering watercourses or aquifers. Last year 97% of the iron solid waste was recycled or reused. In partnership with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), the Environment Agency (EA), Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and Natural Resources Wales (NRW), the Mining Remediation Authority delivers a program of mine water treatment and monitoring across England, Scotland and Wales, ensuring that the mine water is effectively treated before entering natural watercourses. 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 Mining Remediation 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. This engagement is the second phase of supplier engagement in which we are seeking to inform the market of our procurement strategy to invite supplier feedback to aid us in building a effective and innovative procurement solution. Further information in relation to this opportunity is included in the attached document. Please register your interest by registering and uploading your company information to the below link: http://redirect.transaxions.com/events/08Y0M The framework will be procured in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supplier Engagement - Phase 2 The Authority invites suppliers to express their interest in this market engagement opportunity via email using the link provided for below, no later than 16:00 on March the 7th 2025. Interested suppliers must register by accessing and uploading their details using the following link: http://redirect.transaxions.com/events/08Y0M Following receipt of your interest, you will be invited to participate in a virtual engagement session as per the details in the attachment. If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact me on my email: sarah.kendrick@miningremediation.gov.uk The Mining Remediation Authority reserves the right to engage further with selected parties arising from the session, should any information require clarifying or any additional information/opportunities identified that requires further investigation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dd7e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004459-2025
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
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 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 MINING REMEDIATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Sarah Kendrick
Contact Email
sarah.kendrick@miningremediation.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1623637008

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

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