Planning

Engineering Services Framework

MINING REMEDIATION AUTHORITY

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Planning

28 Apr 2026 at 10:06

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Mining Remediation Authority is initiating a tender process for an Engineering Services Framework aimed at addressing the impacts of past mining activities. This procurement falls under the industry category of engineering and construction-related services, with specific emphasis on environmental and project management consultancy. Scheduled presently in the planning stage, this tender anticipates engagement activities, including an Expression of Interest closing on 22 May 2026. As a central government public authority located in Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom, the Mining Remediation Authority seeks suitable suppliers for professional services across various regions in the UK, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others. The framework plans procurement launch in August 2026, with potential awards in March or April 2027.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering, civil, structural, geotechnical fields, environmental monitoring, and remediation work. It extends a viable opportunity for SMEs, given its suitability criteria across diverse engineering capacities such as hydrology, geochemistry, and drainage management. Companies experienced in managing site constraints and safety subsidence work will find this procurement compelling, particularly as it comes with a framework agreement providing stability from June 2027 to June 2031. Businesses geared towards offering comprehensive consultancy and support services in construction, contract procurement, and hydrogeological studies will be well-suited to compete in this tender, thereby fostering sustained growth prospects within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Engineering Services Framework

Notice Description

Suitable qualified suppliers to support the Mining Remediation Authority with the provision of professional services, predominantly in relation to addressing the impacts of past mining activities and other areas of responsibility of the Client which may include; * Civil, structural, and geotechnical engineering, all aspects of mining, environmental monitoring, assessment and management, health and safety management, contract procurement, and drainage and other specialist service areas subjects such as hydrology, hydrogeology, geochemistry & economic assessment. * Public safety & subsidence work which may include; investigation into the causes of failure, condition assessment, damage quantification and solution design for damage to roads, bridges, buildings, drainage & land. * Environmental remediation work which may include investigating minewater discharges, developing remediation options, designs and specifications, investigating and advising on managing site constraints such as ecological & archaeological designations, specifying & developing minewater treatment technologies, advising on operational issues such as waste management, undertaking hydrogeological studies and carrying out cost benefit analysis for proposed & existing schemes

Planning Information

PLEASE USE THE LINK BELOW TO EXPRESS FORMAL INTEREST https://inbye.coal.gov.uk/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=890&Culture=en-GB This Expression of Interest is intended to assess supplier interest ahead of the potential competitive Procurement under the Procurement Act 2023. It is anticipated that this would be launched during August 2026 with a potential Award in March/April 2027. Please note this is only a call for interest and there are no documents to be downloaded at this time. Once you have expressed your interest on the InBye portal we will email you a small questionnaire for completion in due course. All details presented are approximate and may be subject to change prior to launch. This expression of interest will close to new applications on Friday 22nd of April. Use of the Inbye Portal is free but will require you to register for the competition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068c66
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038421-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

71500000 - Construction-related services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 May 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jun 2027 - 19 Jun 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
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), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Mansfield
Electoral Ward
Berry Hill
Westminster Constituency
Mansfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

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