--- title: "Technical Services to assist with The Coal Authority's Research and Development Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6ee98e41-bef4-4872-9d63-a1a9754ddfd3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6ee98e41-bef4-4872-9d63-a1a9754ddfd3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6ee98e41-bef4-4872-9d63-a1a9754ddfd3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6ee98e41-bef4-4872-9d63-a1a9754ddfd3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE COAL AUTHORITY" published: "2018-01-02" --- # Technical Services to assist with The Coal Authority's Research and Development Programme Buyer: THE COAL AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ee98e41-bef4-4872-9d63-a1a9754ddfd3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6ee98e41-bef4-4872-9d63-a1a9754ddfd3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6ee98e41-bef4-4872-9d63-a1a9754ddfd3.json) ## Summary The Coal Authority is seeking tenders for providing technical services to assist with its Research and Development Programme. The project, titled "Technical Services to assist with The Coal Authority's Research and Development Programme", falls under the industry category of research and experimental development services, specifically located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. Currently, the procurement stage is at the Award phase, with the contract expected to run from 2nd October 2017 until 1st October 2019. The tender period ended on 15th August 2017, and the procurement method employed was an open procedure above threshold. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in technical services, particularly those engaged in research and development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to be inclusive. Companies that have experience in delivering similar technical services or are adept in innovative research practices would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially enhancing their business profile and expanding their portfolio in public sector contracts. ## Notice You are invited to submit a tender for providing the Authority with technical services to assist with The Coal Authority's Research and Development Programme We are seeking to appoint a partner to deliver this work starting on site in October 2017. 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/bf5cce10-9f1b-4f77-ad04-6c17087f0956 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Nov 2017 | | Contract period | 4 Dec 2017 - 3 Dec 2019 | | 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 | 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SUEZ ADVANCED SOLUTIONS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73100000 - Research and experimental development services ## Release History - 2 Jan 2018 at 13:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf5cce10-9f1b-4f77-ad04-6c17087f0956 - 2 Jan 2018 at 13:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84cdf960-9e84-43d5-af32-908bc8a94aab - 28 Jun 2017 at 16:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84cdf960-9e84-43d5-af32-908bc8a94aab ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf5cce10-9f1b-4f77-ad04-6c17087f0956 2nd January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84cdf960-9e84-43d5-af32-908bc8a94aab 2nd January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/77c80643-d436-41fc-801f-3fb932037e23 Scope & Procurement Guidance ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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