--- title: "Ground Investigation Works" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2b25a159-f238-498f-a773-1fc129d77127" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2b25a159-f238-498f-a773-1fc129d77127" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2b25a159-f238-498f-a773-1fc129d77127.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2b25a159-f238-498f-a773-1fc129d77127.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE COAL AUTHORITY" published: "2018-12-14" --- # Ground Investigation Works Buyer: THE COAL AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b25a159-f238-498f-a773-1fc129d77127 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2b25a159-f238-498f-a773-1fc129d77127) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2b25a159-f238-498f-a773-1fc129d77127.json) ## Summary The Coal Authority is initiating a procurement process for "Ground Investigation Works" within the coalfields of Great Britain, currently at the planning stage. The framework will cover multiple regions including Scotland, Northumberland, Durham, Cumbria, Yorkshire, and parts of Wales, with services expected to start from 1 August 2019 until 31 July 2023. Interested contractors must engage by the end date of 30 June 2019. The procurement is classified under the CPV code for ground investigation work (45111250) and will be conducted under a NEC3 Framework Contract with specific requirements detailed in the tender documentation. This tender presents a noteworthy opportunity for businesses specialising in ground investigation, drilling, and geophysical prospecting services, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Companies that can provide safe working platforms and adhere to the UK Specification for Ground Investigation will be well-suited to compete. The inclusion of a multi-provider framework will allow for collaboration across regions, potentially leading to multiple contract awards, thus fostering business growth in the construction and environmental assessment sectors. ## Notice The Coal Authority is looking for specialist contractors to undertake ground investigation work within the coalfields of Great Britain. The works specification will be the UK Specification for Ground Investigation, Second edition including additions and amendments. Safe working platforms for plant and labour, designed to span potential collapse zones, will need to be provided as works require. Successful contractors will enter into a NEC3 Framework Contract with the Authority, Contractors Offers for individual work packages under the framework will be awarded under the NEC3 Engineering & Construction Short Contract. Ground investigations works will be specified by the Authority and its consultants for projects resulting from and associated with: * Ground collapses and / or building damage attributable to recorded and / or unrecorded coal mining * Construction of minewater treatment schemes * Assessment of ground conditions on property owned and / or rented by the Authority The Coal Authority shall be tendering a framework for the provision of ground investigation works within the following regions and tenderers may bid for all regions or the region(s) of their choice. * Region 1 - Scotland East & West * Region 2 - Northumberland, Durham & Cumbria * Region 3 - North & West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire (Barnsley, Sheffield, Rotherham & Doncaster) * Region 4 - Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Shropshire, West Midlands, Warwickshire,Herefordshire & Worcestershire * Region 5 - North & South Wales, Pembrokeshire, North Gloucestershire (Forest of Dean), Cheshire&Lancashire The Coal Authority may enter into a multi provider framework agreement awarding a contract of up to three suppliers per region to ensure sufficient resources and to minimise the risk of non-performance and taking into account the most economically advantageous option. The framework will be for the period 01 August 2019 to31 July 2023 and services called off as part of this contract will be undertaken in accordance with the NEC3Framework Contract and the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Short Contract and further details can be found at www.neccontract.com Additional information: To access the tender documentation tenderers must be registered on to the Authority's eTender portal InBye. In order to register please log on to https://inbye.coal.gov.uk/s2c/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee35a033-29ee-4259-87b7-70f3e8ffea5b | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Dec 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Jun 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 45111250 - Ground investigation work - 45255500 - Drilling and exploration work - 71351500 - Ground investigation services - 71351710 - Geophysical prospecting services - 71510000 - Site-investigation services - 71900000 - Laboratory services ## Release History - 14 Dec 2018 at 16:33 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee35a033-29ee-4259-87b7-70f3e8ffea5b - 14 Dec 2018 at 16:29 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee35a033-29ee-4259-87b7-70f3e8ffea5b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee35a033-29ee-4259-87b7-70f3e8ffea5b 14th December 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/28a09d5f-6d18-4d60-b0c4-b3c56be0aee9 Tender Portal Registration Guidance - https://inbye.coal.gov.uk/s2c/ Tender Portal Web Link ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/the-coal-authority ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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