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title: "Whitburn Outfall Buoy"
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# Whitburn Outfall Buoy

Buyer: THE COAL AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6671c714-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Coal Authority is inviting tenders for the "Whitburn Outfall Buoy" project located in the North East of the United Kingdom. This marine construction contract, valued at £25,000, aims to replace a lost buoy due to storm damage. The tender period concluded on 25 November 2016, and the contract period is set to commence on 9 January 2017, lasting until 31 March 2017. This procurement process is classified under services, with specific focus on marine construction works and related sectors.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in marine construction, diving services, and marine equipment. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would particularly benefit from this contract, as the Coal Authority aims to support diverse supplier participation. Companies with expertise in floating structures and marine logistics would be well-suited to compete, leveraging their capabilities to fulfil the requirements of this tender and contribute to coastal infrastructure improvement.

## Notice

You are invited to submit a tender for replacing a missing buoy to the end of the Whitburn Outfall; the original buoy was lost in a storm This invitation to tender comprises the following documentation against which you are invited to tender:- (a) Instructions to Tender (b) Project Scope (c) Tender Response Form (d) Various Attachments Please be aware that this tender exercise will be undertaken via the Coal Authority's eTender portal hosted by Bravosolution. Should you wish to participate in this tender exercise you need to register your company details, which will require the provision of some company information and agreement to terms and conditions to access the system. In order to register please log on to www.coal.bravosolution.co.uk and should you have any difficulties with this procedure, please contact Bravosolution, the Authority's provider, on 0800 368 4850 (free phone number), who will assist you throughout the whole procedure at anytime. Although the despatch, completion and return of tenders will be undertaken electronically, the Authority will issue a letter to award the contract. Once your organisation is registered and you have been notified of your log in details, you should be able to log into the system and review the documentation for this project. Additional information: Please be aware that this tender exercise will be undertaken via the Coal Authority's eTender portal hosted by Bravosolution. Should you wish to participate in this tender exercise you need to register your company details, which will require the provision of some company information and agreement to terms and conditions to access the system. In order to register please log on to www.coal.bravosolution.co.uk and should you have any difficulties with this procedure, please contact Bravosolution, the Authority's provider, on 0800 368 4850 (free phone number), who will assist you throughout the whole procedure at anytime. Although the despatch, completion and return of tenders will be undertaken electronically, the Authority will issue a letter to award the contract. Once your organisation is registered and you have been notified of your log in details, you should be able to log into the system and review the documentation for this project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88165feb-11c3-4b6e-b5fd-3b9886c0ed9a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 21 Dec 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,666 |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RED7 INSHORE DIVING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45 - Construction work
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 34515000 - Floating structures
- 34930000 - Marine equipment
- 45244000 - Marine construction works
- 98363000 - Diving services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2016 at 11:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88165feb-11c3-4b6e-b5fd-3b9886c0ed9a
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93281c45-1d91-4814-90e3-e71e5c086206

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88165feb-11c3-4b6e-b5fd-3b9886c0ed9a
  16th December 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93281c45-1d91-4814-90e3-e71e5c086206
  2nd November 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7cbd2e07-97cb-4417-af12-0d6187a14ec8
  Scope
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/89610eca-5f5b-43ef-8b69-fc1a1cbb29d0
  Invitation to Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0ca66a2b-05f8-4bab-8e76-0aa0350d5124
  Scope
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ef7107f3-0b59-4763-9c4c-0b3f71080121
  Invitation to Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/the-coal-authority

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