Award

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

West Cannock Pumping Test & Temporary Treatment

Mining Remediation Authority

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

25 Aug 2026 at 10:22

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

18 Mar 2026 at 13:11

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

10 Mar 2026 at 17:39

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Mining Remediation Authority commissioned works for a pumping test to determine the long-term management of rising mine water in the Cannock coalfield. The requirement includes pumping and dredging works, construction of pumping infrastructure and temporary mine-water treatment before discharge to a local watercourse. Treatment is needed because zinc concentrations identified in two boreholes are too high for untreated discharge into the watercourse or sewer network. The work supports environmental protection and the Authority’s mission to deliver for communities. It is a works contract for activity at West Cannock and the surrounding Cannock coalfield. The requirement is relevant to contractors experienced in mine-water management, pumping systems, temporary water treatment and controlled discharge infrastructure.

The procurement has been awarded, with J.N. BENTLEY LIMITED selected as supplier; the award remained pending the standstill process on the recorded award date of 25 August 2026. It used an above-threshold open procedure for one lot. The estimated value was £1,200,000 gross and £1,200,000 in total. The award value is £1,584,972.76 excluding tax and £1,901,967.31 gross. Enquiries closed on 31 March 2026, tender submissions closed on 8 April 2026 at 4pm, and the award period ended on 1 May 2026. The standstill period ended on 4 September 2026, with signature scheduled by 10 September 2026. The awarded contract period runs from 14 September 2026 to 13 September 2027. Technical quality counted for 70% and commercial cost for 30%; three bids were received.

This award demonstrates a defined requirement for specialist environmental engineering in the Cannock coalfield: managing mine water, testing pumping performance and treating contaminated water before discharge. A credible future competitor would need practical capability in mine-water pumping, temporary treatment-plant design and operation, pumping-station or pipeline works, dredging and controlled discharge. The technical submission carried substantially more weight than price, so evidence of meeting detailed technical requirements would be central to competing effectively. The successful supplier’s profile also indicates that the requirement is suited to a substantial civil engineering or water infrastructure contractor, although the lot was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises. Experience coordinating field works, treatment operations and environmental controls would strengthen a future response.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

West Cannock Pumping Test & Temporary Treatment

Notice Description

A pumping test required to determine the long-term management of the rising mine water in the Cannock coalfield as part of the Mining Remediation Authority's mission purpose to 'Deliver for Communities' and protect the environment. Initial mine water chemistry results from the 2 boreholes have identified, amongst other determinands, zinc concentrations which are too elevated for untreated discharge into the local water course or sewer network. In order for the pumping test to proceed a temporary mine water treatment plant is required prior to discharging the mine water into the local watercourse.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0666c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080709-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45232150 - Works related to water-distribution pipelines

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
£1,584,972 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20262 days ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Mining Remediation Authority
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
NG18 4RG
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

J.N. BENTLEY LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...