--- title: "Chemostratigraphic analysis by lab methods" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-69d6abd7-cbfb-4fc7-aff7-b15e95e81874" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-69d6abd7-cbfb-4fc7-aff7-b15e95e81874" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-69d6abd7-cbfb-4fc7-aff7-b15e95e81874.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-69d6abd7-cbfb-4fc7-aff7-b15e95e81874.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE COAL AUTHORITY" published: "2020-01-28" --- # Chemostratigraphic analysis by lab methods Buyer: THE COAL AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69d6abd7-cbfb-4fc7-aff7-b15e95e81874 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-69d6abd7-cbfb-4fc7-aff7-b15e95e81874) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-69d6abd7-cbfb-4fc7-aff7-b15e95e81874.json) ## Summary The Coal Authority is conducting a public procurement process for chemostratigraphic analysis by laboratory methods, focusing on recovered coal measure drill cutting samples from a subsidence remediation site within the Northumberland Coalfield. This tender, titled "Chemostratigraphic analysis by lab methods," is classified under research laboratory services (CPV code: 73111000). The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract awarded to Chemostrat Ltd. The contract period runs from 9th October 2018 to 31st March 2019. The procurement method is an open procedure, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with a deadline for submissions having already passed on 20th July 2018. This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in laboratory services, particularly those with expertise in geochemical analysis and subsidence studies. Companies with advanced capabilities in handling and analysing coal measure samples, as well as those experienced in delivering robust technical reports, would find themselves well-suited to compete. Engaging with this tender offers firms the chance to establish or enhance relationships with the Coal Authority while expanding their market presence within the energy and geological sectors. ## Notice The Coal Authority was established by Parliament to undertake specific statutory duties, set out in the Coal Industry Act 1994, associated with licensing coal mining operations; managing property and the historic legacy arising from the ownership of the coal reserves and underground workings; settling subsidence damage claims not falling on coal mine operators and providing access to coal mining information. This requirement will be for chemostratigraphic analysis by laboratory methods principally of recovered coal measure drill cutting samples obtained from a subsidence remediation site within the Northumberland Coalfield. Upto 300 samples will require testing. The samples will be collected and delivered to the successful contractor's laboratory by the Coal Authority. All samples will contain recovered materials over the quoted borehole depth range amounting to 20g or more by weight. They will comprise rock types typical of the coal measures sandstones, siltstones, mudstones and some samples of coal. Some sample contamination by PFA grout and drill fluid may exist. Please be aware that this tender exercise will be undertaken via the Coal Authority's eTender portal where all documents can be found. 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. - Please follow this link to register - https://inbye.coal.gov.uk/s2c/ Should you have any difficulties with this procedure, please contact Peter Kobryn - peterkobryn@coal.gov.uk Although the despatch, completion and return of tenders will be undertaken electronically, the Authority will issue a letter to award the contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95480df7-6a6f-4162-ab76-58b1d7096435 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2018 | | Future notice date | 9 Mar 2018 | | Award date | 1 Oct 2018 | | Contract period | 8 Oct 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £30,218 | | 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 | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CHEMOSTRAT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73111000 - Research laboratory services ## Release History - 28 Jan 2020 at 13:49 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95480df7-6a6f-4162-ab76-58b1d7096435 - 25 Nov 2019 at 09:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95480df7-6a6f-4162-ab76-58b1d7096435 - 5 Jul 2018 at 15:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46b750c1-afff-49b4-9411-29d3150f31e2 - 8 Jun 2018 at 13:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46b750c1-afff-49b4-9411-29d3150f31e2 - 8 Feb 2018 at 08:57 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c76a4c15-382b-4295-a0a1-c78e94822483 - 2 Feb 2018 at 09:28 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c76a4c15-382b-4295-a0a1-c78e94822483 - 2 Feb 2018 at 09:25 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c76a4c15-382b-4295-a0a1-c78e94822483 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95480df7-6a6f-4162-ab76-58b1d7096435 28th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46b750c1-afff-49b4-9411-29d3150f31e2 5th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c76a4c15-382b-4295-a0a1-c78e94822483 8th February 2018 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a6bf0d4c-e6f6-47d2-a1ec-da57b2f7d16c - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ea821dd7-4eb4-47eb-9e3e-28943af12006 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/42692796-776e-4a16-889a-4da4ade7e1dd Guidance for registering on the tender portal - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5a3df760-f989-4d56-8423-593c244592a6 Guidance for registering on the tender portal ## 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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