--- title: "24/7 Emergency Response - Mines" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5b4d8712-f472-4b8b-9140-176a4e52bc4e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5b4d8712-f472-4b8b-9140-176a4e52bc4e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b4d8712-f472-4b8b-9140-176a4e52bc4e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b4d8712-f472-4b8b-9140-176a4e52bc4e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE COAL AUTHORITY" published: "2022-08-16" --- # 24/7 Emergency Response - Mines Buyer: THE COAL AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b4d8712-f472-4b8b-9140-176a4e52bc4e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5b4d8712-f472-4b8b-9140-176a4e52bc4e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b4d8712-f472-4b8b-9140-176a4e52bc4e.json) ## Summary The Coal Authority is looking for suppliers to provide a 24/7 emergency response service to manage coal mining legacy incidents and subsidence events across different regions in the UK. The tender titled "24/7 Emergency Response - Mines" is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date of 6th October 2022. Suppliers need to cover specific regions such as Scotland, North Wales, and the West Midlands, among others, and must be able to respond to hazards within set timeframes. This opportunity presents a chance for companies specialising in rescue services to offer their expertise. The Coal Authority is seeking suppliers with the necessary skills to provide manned callout arrangements, respond to hazardous situations within a specified timeframe, and operate a hazard line 24/7. Small and medium-sized businesses with experience in rescue services are well-suited to compete for this tender, which aims to ensure public safety and protect the environment from potential hazards associated with coal mining legacy incidents. ## Notice Introduction The Coal Authority are looking for companies who can provide a 24/7 emergency response line and call out service to ensure the public and environment are protected from coal mining legacy. To ensure the service is adequately resourced we required support from an external supplier to provide the services to our customers and the public. Background The Coal Authority requires a 24/7 emergency response service provided by competently trained staff across the British coalfields, to assess the risks associated with coal mining legacy incidents and subsidence events associated with shafts, adits, shallow working collapses and disused coal tips. This includes managing the hazard line 24/7 and in certain circumstances attendance on site within 2 hours from the receipt of the call. Regional coverage required - * Scotland East and West * Northumberland, Durham and Cumbria * North Wales, Cheshire, Lancashire, North, South and West Yorkshire * Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire, Shropshire, West Midlands, Warwickshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire * Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, South Wales, Pembrokeshire and North Gloucestershire (Forest of Dean) The contractor will be required to cover all areas identified. If you are interested in this requirement, please fill out the attached registration of interest form and return back to helenbaldwin@coal.gov.uk in the procurement team by Tuesday 6 September 2022. Objectives We are proposing to procure a supplier with the necessary skills and competencies to undertake the following activities. 1. The ability to provide a manned callout arrangement across the British Coalfield 2. Providing competent person to respond to a coal tip, surface or mine related hazard within 4 hours in the areas outlined 3. The ability to manage the hazard line 24/7 4. Providing a rescue service that can potentially operate within a hazardous atmosphere in response to a multi-agency emergency ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1638c160-a2e9-426b-bcfc-f5de031965ec | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 16 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Sep 2022 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75252000 - Rescue services ## Release History - 16 Aug 2022 at 12:40 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1638c160-a2e9-426b-bcfc-f5de031965ec - 10 Aug 2022 at 09:12 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1638c160-a2e9-426b-bcfc-f5de031965ec ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1638c160-a2e9-426b-bcfc-f5de031965ec 16th August 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8639eaa8-4372-4785-81a4-870d9ec3d9b6 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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