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title: "FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR GROUND INVESTIGATION WORKS"
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# FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR GROUND INVESTIGATION WORKS

Buyer: THE COAL AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4614f119-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a Framework Agreement for Ground Investigation Works established by The Coal Authority, a governmental body situated in Mansfield, England. This tender, labelled CA18/02468, falls under the construction work industry category and is set to span four years from 1 August 2015 to 31 July 2019. As part of the award stage, this contract, valued at £800,000, invites applicants to offer services primarily across various coalfield regions within the UK. The contract requires high standards of delivery, safety, and environmental performance, with the necessary documentation being accessible via the Authority's eTender portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in geotechnical and construction works, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality investigative services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the Coal Authority intends to appoint a minimum of two companies to ensure adequate regional coverage. Companies that excel in collaborative project delivery and can demonstrate a commitment to health and safety will find this procurement particularly advantageous for expanding their operational scope within the UK. Furthermore, potential suppliers should be prepared to engage with the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Short Contract methodology as part of the tendering process.

## Notice

Ground Investigation Works Framework Agreement for the Coal Authority ("the Authority") commencing on 1 August 2015. The Contract duration will be for a period of 4 years. The agreement is non-exclusive, and individual Works requirements will be instructed on an as and when required basis. The Authority is unable to guarantee the volume and value of allocated work. The Authority will appoint a minimum of two companies to deliver the framework, subject to this ensuring the full regional coverage required by the framework. Work Packages for individual requirements will be issued using the documentation for the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Short Contract. The works are to be provided in the coalfield regions, as part of the Authority's response to surface hazards and for the future development of land and occasionally for the construction of mine water treatment schemes. Investigations may, however, be required for other areas of the Authority's business and may also potentially be required for works associated with non coal related matters, which could be outside of the regions described. The objectives and deliverables of the Contract will be to provide the Authority with: * High quality of delivery of investigative works and reporting. * A collaborative approach to delivery of investigative works, focusing on value and continuous improvement, which may require engagements with other Coal Authority providers. * High standards of health and safety and environmental performance. * Delivery of investigation projects using the NEC 3 Conditions of Contract. It is the Authority's intention to undertake this procurement requirement via its eTender portal and details of how to register can be found in the attachments area. Additional information: It is the Authority's intention to undertake this procurement requirement via the eTender portal, hosted by Bravosolution, access to which can be found by following the instructions attached.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e654baa-c16e-4d20-90c9-fa1699c258f1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2015 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2015 - 31 Jul 2019 |
| 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), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | QUANTUM GEOTECHNICAL; SOIL ENGINEERING GEOSERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e654baa-c16e-4d20-90c9-fa1699c258f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e654baa-c16e-4d20-90c9-fa1699c258f1
  1st April 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d7f79ef9-0a7d-4b02-a1b2-9e0d818c949e
  Scope of Works, for information, full details can be found on etender portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b7f50c64-d40c-4406-9f9c-d1ad20791f2e
  How to register on etender portal
- https://coal.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  Direct link to eTender portal
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/the-coal-authority/about/procurement
  Link to etender portal via Coal Authority website
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/6c150551-9cc2-44cb-b463-73242f6f5572
  CA-2468-Grnd Inv-Quantum Award
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/adaca838-9f5e-4ea0-830c-d08cf8cdec2b
  CA-2468-Grnd Inv-Soil Eng Award

## Notice URLs

- http://gov.uk/coalauthority

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