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(2026 Retender) West Cannock Pumping Test and Temporary Treatment

MINING REMEDIATION AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Mining Remediation Authority is inviting tenders for the "(2026 Retender) West Cannock Pumping Test and Temporary Treatment" project. This involves a 3-month pumping test discharging up to 10 litres per second from an existing borehole at the West Cannock coalfield, with temporary treatment to remove zinc, iron, and suspended solids, ensuring compliance with environmental permits. The discharge will be through overland pipes and an abandoned culvert into the local watercourse. The procurement, falling under the category of works, follows an open procedure with a gross value of £1,200,000. Key dates to note include an enquiry period ending on 31st March 2026, tender submission deadline on 8th April 2026, and an award period concluding on 1st May 2026. The project location is within the United Kingdom and the procurement is subject to special concession regimes.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for firms involved in pumping station construction, water-treatment work, and dredging and pumping works. Suitable businesses include SMEs and VCSEs equipped to handle technical and commercial demands, assessed based on a detailed marking criterion, a combination of quality and cost-efficiency. The successful contractor will have the chance to engage in environmentally critical operations at a central government level, with the contract period slated from 1st August to 31st December 2026. Interested bidders can register via the official e-Tendering portal, which facilitates access to project documentation and ensures a secure bidding process without any registration costs.

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Notice Title

(2026 Retender) West Cannock Pumping Test and Temporary Treatment

Notice Description

The Authority invites you to tender for a contract for the provision to undertake a 3-month pumping test with a discharge of up to 10 litres per second from our existing borehole at our West Cannock coalfield. The mine water will require temporary treatment to remove, primarily zinc, iron and suspended solids, and achieve compliance with environmental permit. Then, the discharge of the mine water into the local watercourse from the treatment plant using a combination of overland pipes and an abandoned culvert. The process will be managed through the Authority's e-Tendering portal, which provides a secure delivery mechanism and an auditable record of the process. There is no cost associated to using the e-Tendering portal and merely requires a short registration process. As part of the Procurement Act 2023 there is a requirement for Contractors to provide Contractor information on the Central Digital Platform. This Contractors information will be required for a Contractors to submit a compliant tender as part of the process for this opportunity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0666c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024587-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45232152 - Pumping station construction work

45232430 - Water-treatment work

45252124 - Dredging and pumping works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINING REMEDIATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Mansfield
Electoral Ward
Berry Hill
Westminster Constituency
Mansfield

Further Information

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