Tender

(2026 Retender) West Cannock Pumping Test and Temporary Treatment

MINING REMEDIATION AUTHORITY

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Tender

10 Mar 2026 at 17:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Mining Remediation Authority invites tenders for the "(2026 Retender) West Cannock Pumping Test and Temporary Treatment" project, focusing on the coalfield located in Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom. This tender, categorised under pumping station construction, water-treatment, and dredging works, involves conducting a 3-month pumping test and temporary water treatment. The procurement process is open and follows the Procurement Act 2023 requirements. Important dates include the enquiry period ending on 31 March 2026, submission deadline on 8 April 2026, and award announcement by 1 May 2026. The project will commence on 1 August 2026 and conclude by the end of December 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs, particularly those specialising in water-treatment and pump construction, to collaborate with a central government authority. With a contract value of £1,200,000, engaging in this project can drive business growth by allowing firms to showcase expertise in technical and cost efficiency, adhering to evaluation criteria which include a 70% focus on technical requirements and 30% on commercial elements. Businesses able to deliver and manage the environmental compliance of mine water treatment and discharge systems stand to benefit greatly from participating in this public sector initiative.

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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/021544-2026
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
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 20264 weeks to go
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
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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

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