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CA18/05985 Mine Entry Inspections Framework

Mining Remediation Authority

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

12 Oct 2026 at 17:30

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

05 Aug 2026 at 11:53

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Mining Remediation Authority is procuring mine-entry inspection services through a framework covering five geographical regions across Great Britain. The work is intended to help manage public safety and risks from legacy mining. Services include planned inspections of mine entries, observations of their condition, identification of hazards and defects, photographic evidence and inspection reports. The requirement also covers programme management and liaison with stakeholders. Suppliers may bid for one or more regions. This is engineering-related technical and monitoring work, including technical testing and analysis services (CPV 71350000).

The Authority invited tenders through an open procedure. The enquiry deadline was 27 October 2026 at 12:00, and the tender submission deadline was 10 November 2026 at 16:00 UTC. The planned award decision date was 15 December 2026. The framework runs from 25 April 2027 to 24 April 2031, with up to 10 suppliers and further competition when work is commissioned. Its estimated value is £1,200,000 excluding VAT; there is no guaranteed work, volume or expenditure. The procurement has one lot, with bids allowed for one or more geographical regions. Evaluation is based on price per quality points, with quality assessed against published technical and professional ability criteria.

This requirement may suit small and medium-sized enterprises as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises. Strong candidates will be able to demonstrate experience inspecting mine entries across residential, urban and remote or rural locations, and the capacity to deliver inspections across their chosen geographical areas. Delivery requires suitable technical and operational resources, health and safety arrangements, environmental management and competence in identifying and recording defects, producing reports and managing inspection programmes. Suppliers should also be equipped to provide photographic evidence and liaise with stakeholders. The quality assessment includes delivery approach, inspection management, health and safety, competence, reporting, programme management, and environmental and sustainability considerations. Consortium, subcontracting or partnering arrangements are relevant to the supplier’s proposed capability and coverage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA18/05985 Mine Entry Inspections Framework

Notice Description

The Mining Remediation Authority is seeking to establish a Framework for the provision of Mine Entry Inspection services across five geographical Regions. The Framework will support the inspection, recording and reporting of mine entries across Great Britain to help manage public safety and legacy mining risks. Services include planned mine entry inspections, condition observations, identification of hazards and defects, photographic evidence, inspection reporting, programme management and associated stakeholder liaison activities. The Framework will operate for four years from 25 April 2027 to 24 April 2031. There is no guarantee of work, volume or expenditure. Inspection requirements will be allocated directly by the Authority in accordance with the Framework documents.

Planning Information

Organisations wishing to express an interest in this opportunity should submit an Expression of Interest by email to zoe.heywood@@miningremediation.gov.uk The Expression of Interest should include: • Organisation name, registered address and company registration number (where applicable). • Primary contact name, job title, email address and telephone number. • A brief summary of the organisation's experience in delivering inspections of mine entries across residential, urban and remote/rural locations • Confirmation of the organisation's ability to provide the required technical, operational, health and safety and environmental management resources. • Any consortium, subcontracting or partnering arrangements proposed. • Geographic coverage • Whether the organisation is an SME Following receipt of Expressions of Interest, the Mining Remediation Authority (MRA) may request additional information, clarifications and supporting evidence to verify the experience, technical capability and capacity stated within the submission. This may include, but is not limited to, project references, case studies, client testimonials, health and safety information, insurance details, accreditation certificates and examples of comparable work. The MRA may use information obtained through this engagement to assess the availability of suitably qualified suppliers in the market and to inform the design of any subsequent procurement strategy. Submission of an Expression of Interest does not create any contractual obligation on the part of the MRA.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dc34
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/096306-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71700000 - Monitoring and control services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 2026Today
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Apr 2027 - 24 Apr 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Mansfield
Electoral Ward
Berry Hill
Westminster Constituency
Mansfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

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