Tender

Culvert Flow Gauging Structure - Ceredigion

MINING REMEDIATION AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

24 Oct 2025 at 17:19

Planning

26 Aug 2025 at 13:15

Planning

20 Jun 2025 at 07:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Mining Remediation Authority is inviting tenders for the construction of a flow gauging structure in Ceredigion, aiming to accurately measure water flows from the historic Frongoch culvert, which drains a former mining site. This procurement process, currently at the tender stage, allows open competition with an emphasis on technical excellence (assessed at 60%) alongside cost (assessed at 40%). The estimated contract value is £150,000, and the project is categorised under engineering services. Prospective bidders must submit their tender proposals by 8 December 2025, with queries regarding the tender welcome until 1 December 2025. The contract, spanning from January to June 2026, allows for renewal if weather or unforeseen circumstances impact the works.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering services, especially those involved in environmental monitoring and construction. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the project is deemed suitable for them. Successful contractors will gain exposure to government procurement processes and potentially secure future contracts within the infrastructure and environmental sectors, which can substantially aid business growth and expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Culvert Flow Gauging Structure - Ceredigion

Notice Description

The Authority invites you to tender for a contract for the provision of the construction of a flow monitoring structure at the outfall of a historic culvert. This culvert drains the dressing floor of a former mine site. The purpose of the structure is to enable accurate measurement of water flows entering a recently lined stream. The construction of a flow gauging structure at Frongoch is necessary to measure the volume of water discharging from the culvert beneath the Frongoch dressing floor. This will enable accurate quantification of heavy metal loading into the Frongoch stream, and subsequently into the Nant Cell and Afon Ystwyth. Accurate flow measurement is essential for a comprehensive assessment of the need for a mine water treatment scheme, and future design. Future flow monitoring, assessment or design does not form part of this contract. The works associated with the Frongoch Culvert Flow Monitoring are inclusive of breaking into the existing below ground culvert, as shown on drawing FCFM-AEC-XX-XX-DR-C-0003, the installation of approximately 80m of pipework, a headwall with associated access steps and V-notch weir to allow for flow monitoring.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: If works are impacted by weather or other unforeseen circumstances

Planning Information

Please contact us if you have any questions about this opportunity or wish to be informed of progress

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055080
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068358-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 20253 days to go
Future Notice Date
15 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
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
MINING REMEDIATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Peter Kobryn
Contact Email
peter.kobryn@miningremediation.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
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
TLL1 West Wales and The Valleys

Local Authority
Mansfield
Electoral Ward
Berry Hill
Westminster Constituency
Mansfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

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