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title: "Hydrometry Framework"
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# Hydrometry Framework

Buyer: THE COAL AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a6b2d34f-f46f-4be0-975b-6ac4a7ce8c68

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## Summary

The Coal Authority has awarded a new Hydrometry Framework contract for hydrometric monitoring services across the UK, with the award process completed as of 29th July 2024. The framework is intended to run from 19th August 2024 to 19th August 2028, involving multiple suppliers to cover various aspects of hydrometric monitoring at coal and metal mine sites. The contract is valued at £9.5 million and covers services under six lots, ranging from design and build of monitoring systems to spot flow gauging and water quality sampling. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure above the threshold, aimed predominantly at SMEs.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for SMEs to grow their business by offering specialised hydrometric monitoring services. The framework's division into six distinct lots allows businesses to bid for specific services matching their expertise, thus facilitating smaller and medium-sized enterprises to participate without needing to cover the entire UK. The framework's non-exclusive nature and the participation of other bodies like National Resources Wales highlight additional business opportunities for those engaged in environmental monitoring services, hydrometeorology, and related fields.

## Notice

Hydrometry Framework The Coal Authority (TCA) 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 and providing access to coal mining information. The Authority is funded by Grant-in-Aid from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). The Authority takes pride in its achievements, quality and motivation of staff, and is focused on delivering its high level objectives sustainably. Requirement Overview As part of our work, we require the provision of Hydrometric monitoring services, and are thus seeking to appoint suppliers to a framework which will run for 4 years from August 2024. Deliverables from this Framework are to provide a service(s) to undertake Hydrometric Monitoring for the Coal Authority, at coal and metal mine sites across the UK. The Framework will be divided into 6 lots. 1 Options Assessment, design and build 2 Weirs and Flumes 3 Loggers, Water Level Sensors, Rain Gauges, velocity sensors and Water Quality Sensors 4 Spot Flow Gauging and Water Quality Sampling 5 Flow meter verification 6 Hydrometric Monitoring (General Lot) Framework Users The primary users will be the Authority's Operations directive. However, other departments, may use the Framework. This Framework will also be available for use by National Resource Wales (NRW) for similar types of services in relation to current and historic coal and non-coal mining operations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16d2a0b5-3a5a-430e-838c-9427b1dd312a |
| 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, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | 11 Sep 2023 |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Aug 2024 - 19 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,500,000 |
| 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), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | ADLER & ALLAN; ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING SOLUTION; ENVIRONMONTEL; HYDRO INTERNATIONAL DATA, INSIGHT AND ANALYSIS; OTT HYDROMETRY; THOMSON ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS; WSP (UK; Z-TECH CONTROL SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351612 - Hydrometeorology services

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2024 at 09:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16d2a0b5-3a5a-430e-838c-9427b1dd312a
- 22 Dec 2023 at 11:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d377285-ca61-4162-abb5-c052ae492bde
- 10 Jul 2023 at 12:16 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17e5d4df-c493-4e0c-ab2b-dc70467353b8
- 10 Jul 2023 at 09:14 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17e5d4df-c493-4e0c-ab2b-dc70467353b8
- 10 Jul 2023 at 08:44 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17e5d4df-c493-4e0c-ab2b-dc70467353b8
- 10 Jul 2023 at 08:22 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17e5d4df-c493-4e0c-ab2b-dc70467353b8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16d2a0b5-3a5a-430e-838c-9427b1dd312a
  13th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d377285-ca61-4162-abb5-c052ae492bde
  22nd December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17e5d4df-c493-4e0c-ab2b-dc70467353b8
  10th July 2023 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5cad6235-306c-4da0-96d9-9758d21a344e
  Entire PIN detailing the full package and individual Lot specifics.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e58baf20-3665-40dc-b158-ff9bb5ddda0d
  Entire PIN doc - detailing Lot specifics and further relevant information.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a528a91f-4443-456d-bed3-420c4f58c2e3
  Notice of planned procurement Link to register for eTender portal InBye.
- https://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en

## Notice URLs

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

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