--- title: "Framework for the Drilling and Testing of Boreholes in former mining areas" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-94ba0906-c941-49e2-a252-398d7890985e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-94ba0906-c941-49e2-a252-398d7890985e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-94ba0906-c941-49e2-a252-398d7890985e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-94ba0906-c941-49e2-a252-398d7890985e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE COAL AUTHORITY" published: "2025-02-10" --- # Framework for the Drilling and Testing of Boreholes in former mining areas Buyer: THE COAL AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94ba0906-c941-49e2-a252-398d7890985e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-94ba0906-c941-49e2-a252-398d7890985e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-94ba0906-c941-49e2-a252-398d7890985e.json) ## Summary The Coal Authority is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Framework for the Drilling and Testing of Boreholes in former mining areas." This initiative falls under the industry category of rock-drilling equipment and test drilling and boring work. The procurement engagement process is ongoing, with an initial engagement end date of 7 March 2025. The locations for the project cover various regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, Scotland, and Wales. Interested parties are invited to express their interest no later than 16:00 on 7 March 2025, and the procurement will be conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in borehole drilling, construction, testing, and related services. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The Coal Authority, alongside various environmental agencies, seeks innovative and effective solutions to their mine water management strategies, highlighting a chance for businesses to contribute to environmental protection and sustainability. Businesses that offer technical support, maintenance, rehabilitation, and associated services will find this tender especially beneficial for expanding their operations and establishing long-term partnerships with a prominent authority. ## Notice Supplier Engagement - Phase 2 The Mining Remediation Authority currently has the capacity to treat 220 billion litres of mine water every year. Treating mine water has directly protected and improved over 350km of rivers, protects several important regional aquifers, enhances biodiversity and provides local amenity land. Our mine water treatment prevents early 4000 tonnes of iron solids iron solids and other pollutants entering watercourses or aquifers. Last year 97% of the iron solid waste was recycled or reused. In partnership with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), the Environment Agency (EA), Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and Natural Resources Wales (NRW), the Mining Remediation Authority delivers a program of mine water treatment and monitoring across England, Scotland and Wales, ensuring that the mine water is effectively treated before entering natural watercourses. Boreholes are used to improve our understanding of mine water. Our boreholes provide critical water level and quality monitoring data used to assess potential risks to aquifers and surface water bodies. These assessments form the basis of our mine water management strategies with abstraction from boreholes often being key to mine water level control. The Mining Remediation Authority requires a framework agreement for the provision of services relating to the construction and testing of boreholes in former mining areas. The services are anticipated to include borehole drilling, construction, testing, maintenance, cleaning, rehabilitation, technical support and associated works/services. This engagement is the second phase of supplier engagement in which we are seeking to inform the market of our procurement strategy to invite supplier feedback to aid us in building a effective and innovative procurement solution. Further information in relation to this opportunity is included in the attached document. Please register your interest by registering and uploading your company information to the below link: http://redirect.transaxions.com/events/08Y0M The framework will be procured in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. Additional information: The Authority invites suppliers to express their interest in this market engagement opportunity via email using the link provided for below, no later than 16:00 on March the 7th 2025. Interested suppliers must register by accessing and uploading their details using the following link: http://redirect.transaxions.com/events/08Y0M Following receipt of your interest, you will be invited to participate in a virtual engagement session as per the details in the attachment. If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact me on my email: sarah.kendrick@miningremediation.gov.uk The Mining Remediation Authority reserves the right to engage further with selected parties arising from the session, should any information require clarifying or any additional information/opportunities identified that requires further investigation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07c9df8f-3e85-49b3-99a9-4a3951e33ef0 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 7 Mar 2025 | | 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), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 43124900 - Rock-drilling equipment - 45120000 - Test drilling and boring work ## Release History - 10 Feb 2025 at 21:50 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07c9df8f-3e85-49b3-99a9-4a3951e33ef0 - 10 Feb 2025 at 21:40 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07c9df8f-3e85-49b3-99a9-4a3951e33ef0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07c9df8f-3e85-49b3-99a9-4a3951e33ef0 10th February 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/07c33a5f-4408-40e3-806c-e677c3ad9ea5 Please see the attachment for further details on the proposal ## Notice URLs - http://redirect.transaxions.com/events/08Y0M - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/mining-remediation-authority ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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