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Wireline Geologging & Topographical surveys

MINING REMEDIATION AUTHORITY

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Planning

15 Jul 2026 at 14:46

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Mining Remediation Authority (MRA), a central government public authority based in Nottinghamshire, is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process related to Wireline Geologging and Topographical Surveys. The initiative focuses on services within the mining sector, with a specific emphasis on managing the effects of historical coal mining activities across various regions in the United Kingdom. Key dates include a milestone engagement for interested parties to register by 31st August 2026. The actual procurement process is expected to commence in January 2027, culminating in the start of the contract period from 2nd July 2027 to 1st July 2031, with an estimated contract value of £1,800,000 (gross). The procurement involves a framework agreement setup to ensure the involvement of suitably qualified partners.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in geologging, topographical, and well-support services. Businesses capable of leveraging drone technology for surveys or those with experience in down borehole monitoring could greatly benefit from this tender. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate due to the suitability conditions set for potential partners. Engaging in this contract could help businesses expand their service offerings, increase their market presence across multiple UK regions, and engage with a central government body, potentially opening doors to further contracts in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wireline Geologging & Topographical surveys

Notice Description

The Mining Remediation Authority (MRA) manages the effects of past coal mining, including managing mine water pollution from both coal and metal mines, handling subsidence damage claims which are not the responsibility of licensed coal mine operators, and managing other mining legacy issues. The MRA has a requirement for: Wireline Geologging and other down borehole monitoring & Topographical Surveys including those conducted via Drones. This notice is intended to inform interested parties that the MRA is intending to launch a procurement in January 2027 to find suitably qualified and experienced partners. This notice is not a call for competition and is purely advisory at this time.

Planning Information

Interested parties should register their details on our Inbye EOI site. Please find the link here https://inbye.coal.gov.uk/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=915&Culture=en-GB More information on the scope requirements, procurement strategy and how to register your interest and information on the event will be sent to interested parties on receipt of interest. This notice is issued for information and engagement purposes only and does not constitute a call for competition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc27
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066899-2026
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

76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

CPV Codes

71351810 - Topographical services

76440000 - Well-logging services

76460000 - Well-support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Jan 20276 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2027 - 1 Jul 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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