Award

Brodsworth Monitoring Borehole

MINING REMEDIATION AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

12 Jan 2026 at 13:22

Award

10 Dec 2025 at 14:04

Tender

17 Sep 2025 at 14:02

PlanningUpdate

24 Jul 2025 at 14:06

PlanningUpdate

22 Jul 2025 at 08:15

Planning

22 Jul 2025 at 07:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Mining Remediation Authority (MRA), a central government public authority based in Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for a significant environmental project titled "Brodsworth Monitoring Borehole." This initiative, located in South Yorkshire, falls under the services category and involves creating a new mine water pumping borehole to manage mine water pollution effectively and enhance environmental protection. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure under the Procurement Act 2023 regulations. Key dates for the process included the award of the contract to DRILCORP LIMITED on 9th January 2026, with the contract commencing on 12th January 2026 and expected to conclude by 26th June 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in drilling services and related activities, such as logging and downhole services. SMEs like DRILCORP LIMITED, located in Seaham, participated and succeeded in winning the contract, reflecting the suitability of small and medium-sized enterprises for such projects. The competitive procurement process focused on achieving best value and actively managing risks, which aligns with modern procurement practices that aim to balance cost efficiency with high-quality service delivery. Businesses with expertise in borehole drilling services and those capable of handling complex environmental projects are ideally positioned to benefit from similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

Brodsworth Monitoring Borehole

Notice Description

The project involves the completion of a new mine water pumping borehole on land north of Brodsworth Country Park in South Yorkshire, following a compliant open tender under the new Procurement Act 2023 regulations. The key objectives set by the MRA include, maintaining a deviation of less than 2m from the planned location, effectively screening and sealing overlying aquifers, and mitigating risks of mine water pollution. The project also aims to protect and enhance the environment, minimise disruption to local residents and businesses, and ensure safety for the communities served. Additionally, the project seeks to actively manage risks, deliver best value through competitive procurement, and transfer risks to the most capable parties.

Planning Information

The Mining Remediation Authority (MRA) are continuously seeking ways to improve our projects. In the past our delivery partners have drilled a piolet hole first using wireline coring system to maintain the verticality. A significant risk is the potential for the roadway to differ from expectations, which could lead to missing the intended target. However, this method offers the flexibility to re-drill to an alternative target at minimal additional cost. We would greatly value your feedback on this proposed approach or a suitable approach to minimise risk and cost of Drilling BH. Site Visit Date and time of the Visit: 6th August 2025 at 13.00 - 14.30 Site address: Brodsworth Country Park Car Park, Country Way, Woodlands, Doncaster DN6 7FR Please contact: • Jim Moore - Project Manager Email: Jim Moore - jim.moore@miningremediation.gov.uk Mob:07827 501 478 To record your interest/attendance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056364
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002272-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry


CPV Codes

76300000 - Drilling services

76442000 - Open hole logging services

76443000 - Other logging services

76530000 - Downhole services

76532000 - Downhole pumping services

76533000 - Downhole recording services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£548,133 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£548,133 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 26 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINING REMEDIATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@coal.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
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)

Local Authority
Mansfield
Electoral Ward
Berry Hill
Westminster Constituency
Mansfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DRILCORP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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