--- title: "Reed Bed Refurbishment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-40262ddf-c510-4f2a-8bc5-ea9f49a1db94" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-40262ddf-c510-4f2a-8bc5-ea9f49a1db94" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-40262ddf-c510-4f2a-8bc5-ea9f49a1db94.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-40262ddf-c510-4f2a-8bc5-ea9f49a1db94.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINING REMEDIATION AUTHORITY" published: "2025-02-12" --- # Reed Bed Refurbishment Buyer: MINING REMEDIATION AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40262ddf-c510-4f2a-8bc5-ea9f49a1db94 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-40262ddf-c510-4f2a-8bc5-ea9f49a1db94) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-40262ddf-c510-4f2a-8bc5-ea9f49a1db94.json) ## Summary The Mining Remediation Authority, in partnership with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), has issued a tender for the refurbishment of reed beds at various sites across England, Scotland, and Wales. The tender, titled "Reed Bed Refurbishment," is classified under CPV code 45232151 for water-main refurbishment construction work and falls under the services procurement category. The open procedure tender was published on 7 February 2025 and aims to commence the contract period on 1 August 2025, ending on 31 July 2030. The total contract value is estimated at £9,300,000. Interested parties must submit their bids by 2 May 2025. Key activities include the removal of accumulated sludge, biomass, or other material, transplanting or planting reed stock, restoring the substrate, and repairing or upgrading reed bed infrastructure as needed. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in environmental remediation, landscaping, water treatment, and infrastructure maintenance would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement method allows for broad competition, potentially fostering innovation and efficiency. Successful participation in this project could enhance a company's portfolio and demonstrate its capability in managing substantial and multidisciplinary environmental projects. ## Notice The Mining Remediation Authority is a non-departmental public body and partner organisation of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). The Mining Remediation Authority exists to manage the legacy from Great Britain's coal mining past and has a mission to make a better future for people and the environment in mining areas. The Mining Remediation Authority manages an estate of assets, in relation to the treatment and monitoring of mine water across England, Scotland and Wales and other assets associated with managing the legacy of coal mining in Britain. Many of the mine water treatment schemes contain reed beds that require periodic refurbishment and maintenance. The services are to carry out reed bed refurbishments at Mining Remediation Authority sites. Reed bed refurbishment is defined as the removal of accumulated sludge, biomass or other material, the transplanting of existing reed stock or planting of new reed stock, restoring the substrate where necessary, and the repair, replacement or upgrade of reed bed infrastructure where instructed. The full scope of services can be found in the tender documents for this requirement. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://inbye.coal.gov.uk/s2c/ This requirement will be subject to the Public Contract Regulations 2015. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18bfe192-88ac-43d0-a2e0-e533b86c8a94 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 2 May 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,300,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINING REMEDIATION AUTHORITY | | Additional buyers | 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), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45232151 - Water-main refurbishment construction work ## Release History - 12 Feb 2025 at 15:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18bfe192-88ac-43d0-a2e0-e533b86c8a94 - 12 Feb 2025 at 10:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18bfe192-88ac-43d0-a2e0-e533b86c8a94 - 7 Feb 2025 at 20:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18bfe192-88ac-43d0-a2e0-e533b86c8a94 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18bfe192-88ac-43d0-a2e0-e533b86c8a94 12th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/40f8964a-c268-4552-880f-ef35b0a75fe6 Please see attachment for how to register on our E-procurement system ## Notice URLs - https://inbye.coal.gov.uk/s2c/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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