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title: "Research on diffuse pollution from historic metal mine activity in the UK."
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# Research on diffuse pollution from historic metal mine activity in the UK.

Buyer: THE COAL AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e5df26c-e713-4f78-933f-295a1bf6feb3

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## Summary

The Coal Authority is inviting tenders for the project titled "Research on diffuse pollution from historic metal mine activity in the UK." This procurement falls under the research and development services category and is located in the UK. The tender process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period set to run from 8th October 2018 to 31st March 2022. The submission deadline for expressions of interest was 17th January 2018, and interested businesses should submit their details through the Coal Authority's eTender portal before engaging further in the process. The estimated contract value is £120,000, and the procurement method employed is a selective restricted procedure, which is above the threshold value.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental research, specifically those focused on pollution tracking and monitoring. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in hydrology, soil science, or related fields would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The tender not only allows for the potential growth of participating organisations but also encourages innovation in addressing the environmental impacts of historical mining activities. Successful bidders will have the chance to demonstrate their capabilities and potentially establish long-term relationships with the Coal Authority.

## Notice

You are invited to submit a tender for providing the Authority with research on diffuse pollution from historic metal mine activity in the UK. The Authority is seeking to appoint a contractor or contractors to provide the service described in the scope document with effect from April 2018 This initial call is for expressions of interest on one or both of the topics detailed below. Successful applicants will then be invited to submit full proposals in due course. (i) Groundwater inputs: Investigation into the role of groundwater / baseflow in metal flux in specific water bodies / stream reaches. (ii) Spoil heap inputs: The relative importance of particulate erosion/run-off versus infiltration/pore water in mobilising metals from spoil heaps (bankside soils) to rivers. 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/0b701386-75cd-4f7e-b4fd-8f2b52f579e9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 7 Oct 2018 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £728,574 |
| 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 | NG9 5BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Broxtowe |
| Electoral ward | Attenborough & Chilwell East |
| Westminster constituency | Broxtowe |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | NERC CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY; NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90730000 - Pollution tracking and monitoring and rehabilitation

## Release History

- 28 Dec 2018 at 10:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b701386-75cd-4f7e-b4fd-8f2b52f579e9
- 14 Dec 2017 at 13:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/828e02f8-b940-4789-ba1a-f92a5b63360b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b701386-75cd-4f7e-b4fd-8f2b52f579e9
  28th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/828e02f8-b940-4789-ba1a-f92a5b63360b
  14th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b01e5556-19cc-46b5-a02f-48bfa10f20e3
  Scope & Procurement Procedure

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