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title: "Mine Entry Inspection Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COAL AUTHORITY"
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# Mine Entry Inspection Services

Buyer: THE COAL AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-15f12202-53d4-41f3-bf02-8f0d3aebe629

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## Summary

The Coal Authority is currently at the Award stage for a contract titled "Mine Entry Inspection Services," aimed at conducting inspections of at least 10,000 mine entry locations annually across the UK coalfields. This procurement, classified under Technical inspection services (CPV code: 71631000), is valued at £800,000 and follows an open procurement method. The contract period is set to commence on 24th October 2021 and conclude on 23rd October 2025. The tender was published on 6th April 2021, and the deadline for submissions was 6th May 2021.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in technical inspection services, particularly those experienced in environmental and safety compliance within the mining sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to bid, which can foster competition and innovation. Given the extensive geographical scope across various regions in England, Scotland, and Wales, firms with capabilities in large-scale inspection services or those keen on expanding their operational footprint in the UK coalfields would be well-suited to participate.

## Notice

This will be for the inspection of a minimum of 10,000 mine entry locations per annum across the UK coalfields. Through this contract the Coal Authority is seeking to procure resources to undertake those inspections and report on findings

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2e0227e-6c32-41c6-83c5-66185b29ba13 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 23 Oct 2021 - 23 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £800,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COAL AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MANSFIELD |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG18 4RG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF15 North Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Mansfield |
| Electoral ward | Berry Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Mansfield |
| 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), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | GEOACCESS; GLOBAL MINE DESIGN; INTERLOCK SURVEYS; SOCOTEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71631000 - Technical inspection services

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2021 at 12:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2e0227e-6c32-41c6-83c5-66185b29ba13
- 6 Apr 2021 at 13:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/646d4386-01a7-4bc7-ba23-b88128356bb7
- 6 Jan 2021 at 17:08 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26a9d2c2-da46-4806-b718-17097385878c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2e0227e-6c32-41c6-83c5-66185b29ba13
  21st October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/646d4386-01a7-4bc7-ba23-b88128356bb7
  6th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26a9d2c2-da46-4806-b718-17097385878c
  6th January 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/18350c00-2e24-40df-b804-64294f667330
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/74d16329-7f0a-4bfc-8971-88b40464c5b5
  Instructions on how to access and navigate the Coal Authority eProcurement system (InBye)

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