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Ground Stabilisation Works by Drilling and Grouting Framework Renewal

MINING REMEDIATION AUTHORITY

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Planning

04 Aug 2026 at 14:51

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Mining Remediation Authority (MRA) is currently in the planning phase of a public procurement process titled "Ground Stabilisation Works by Drilling and Grouting Framework Renewal". This process falls under the 'works' industry category and involves significant ground remediation activities set to span across the United Kingdom including England, Scotland, and Wales. The procurement is currently in its planning stage with the deadline for market engagement responses on 21 August 2026. The buyer, a central government public authority based in Nottinghamshire, is seeking to gather information to develop the procurement strategy for the stated framework.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in ground stabilisation and remediation, particularly those with expertise in drilling, pressure grouting, and geotechnical engineering services. Companies possessing recognised industry accreditations such as ISO standards, CHAS, or Constructionline would find this framework particularly fitting. The framework is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger corporations capable of working on extensive infrastructure projects. Engaging in this initial market engagement could position businesses advantageously for future tender activities scheduled to commence with contract opportunities expected to be fully operational from March 2028 to February 2032.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ground Stabilisation Works by Drilling and Grouting Framework Renewal

Notice Description

Description This Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is published in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. The Mining Remediation Authority (MRA) is undertaking preliminary market engagement in advance of a future procurement for a replacement Ground Stabilisation Works by Drilling and Grouting Framework. The framework is expected to support ground stabilisation and remediation activities across England, Scotland and Wales, including drilling, pressure grouting, void filling, mine workings stabilisation and associated site investigation works. MRA is seeking feedback from organisations with relevant experience to help inform the procurement strategy, framework structure and commercial arrangements for the future framework. Participation in this engagement is voluntary and will not provide any supplier with an advantage in any future procurement process.

Planning Information

Supplier Questionnaire Supplier feedback will be gathered through a market engagement questionnaire, which is currently being finalised. Interested suppliers should email the MRA Procurement Team at procurement@miningremediation.gov.uk using the subject line: "Ground Stabilisation Works by Drilling and Grouting Framework Renewal - Market Engagement" Suppliers should provide: • Organisation name • Main contact name • Job title or role • Email address • Telephone number (if available) • Brief description of services provided • Regions of interest • Whether the organisation is an SME, if the supplier wishes to provide this information Suppliers are requested to send their details by 5:00pm on Friday 21 August 2026 to support the Authority's planning and administration of the market engagement process. MRA reserves the right to accept expressions of interest received after this date where appropriate. Once available, MRA will issue the questionnaire link to suppliers who have provided their details. MRA welcomes participation from organisations with experience in delivering drilling, grouting and ground stabilisation works. Relevant capabilities may include: • Rotary drilling • Borehole installation • Pressure and permeation grouting • Void filling and mine workings stabilisation • Geotechnical remediation works • Emergency response and mobilisation capability • Site investigation and monitoring activities associated with ground stabilisation works Suppliers with experience supporting mining legacy remediation, infrastructure, land regeneration, geotechnical engineering or ground stabilisation projects are encouraged to participate. Suppliers may hold recognised industry accreditations such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, CHAS, Constructionline or equivalent standards. MRA may undertake market engagement activities including questionnaires, supplier surveys, webinars or supplier information sessions. Information gathered through this engagement will be used solely to support the development of the future procurement strategy and associated procurement documentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06db9b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073833-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45111250 - Ground investigation work

45120000 - Test drilling and boring work

45262340 - Grouting work

71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 20276 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2028 - 29 Feb 2032 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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