--- title: "Provision of Services for the Inspection of Mine Entry 2017" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b7e09729-e2f6-41c3-b9e0-b35c052750d2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b7e09729-e2f6-41c3-b9e0-b35c052750d2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b7e09729-e2f6-41c3-b9e0-b35c052750d2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b7e09729-e2f6-41c3-b9e0-b35c052750d2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE COAL AUTHORITY" published: "2017-03-30" --- # Provision of Services for the Inspection of Mine Entry 2017 Buyer: THE COAL AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7e09729-e2f6-41c3-b9e0-b35c052750d2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b7e09729-e2f6-41c3-b9e0-b35c052750d2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b7e09729-e2f6-41c3-b9e0-b35c052750d2.json) ## Summary The Coal Authority is seeking tenders for the "Provision of Services for the Inspection of Mine Entry 2017," as part of its initiative to manage mine entry inspections across various regions in the UK coalfields. The tender is currently in the active planning stage and is open for bids until 5 May 2017. Work is expected to commence in June 2017, with a contract period of 36 months, concluding on 31 May 2020, with a potential one-year extension. This procurement falls under the technical inspection services category and has been classified using the CPV code 71631000. This opportunity presents significant growth potential for companies specialising in technical inspection and environmental services, particularly those equipped to conduct inspections in the mentioned compulsory and optional regions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the Coal Authority anticipates establishing a framework agreement with up to six providers, thereby facilitating multiple contract awards and fostering a competitive environment. ## Notice The Authority's requirement for Provision of Inspection of Mine Entry 2017. The Coal Authority manages a proactive mine entry inspection regime which currently seeks to inspect a minimum of 10,000 Mine Entries per annum across the UK coalfields. Through this contract the Coal Authority is seeking to procure resources to undertake those inspections and report on findings. Contract requires a service that can undertake mine entry inspections throughout the compulsory and optional coalfield regions. This element of the service will be subject to confirmation. The Coal Authority wishes to establish a Multi-Provider Framework Agreement for the provisions of Inspection of Mine Entry 2017 services in the following regions: Compulsory Regions: Region 1 Scotland East Region 2 Scotland west Region 3 Northumberland, Durham & Cumbria Region 4 Somerset, South Gloucestershire & Bristol area Region 5 North Wales, Cheshire & Lancashire Region 6 North & West Yorkshire Region 7 South Yorkshire (Barnsley, Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster) Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire & Leicestershire Region 8 Staffordshire, Shropshire, West Midlands, Warwickshire, Heredfordshire & Worcestershire Region 9 South Wales, Pembrokeshire & North Gloucestershire (Forest of Dean) Optional Regions Region 8 Campbeltown (Mull of Kintyre) Region 9 Brora (Sutherland) Region 10 Kent Region 11 Devon Region 12 Anglesey The Coal Authority anticipates that it will enter into a Framework Agreement upto 6 providers. The Contract will commence in June 2017 for a period of 36 months terminating on 31 May 2020 with an option to extend further for a 12 month period at the discretion This opportunity has been advertised in TED- OJEU : 20170330-005012 (17-125779-001) Additional information: To apply for this opportunity, please see attached e-tendering guide. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/911dea5f-7ed2-4215-a8c7-5d81f7a14c2a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Mar 2017 | | Submission deadline | 5 May 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Jun 2017 - 31 May 2020 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE COAL AUTHORITY | | Locality | NOTTINGHAM, | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71631000 - Technical inspection services ## Release History - 30 Mar 2017 at 14:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/911dea5f-7ed2-4215-a8c7-5d81f7a14c2a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/911dea5f-7ed2-4215-a8c7-5d81f7a14c2a 30th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/66f93b90-4e8a-4348-9a9e-5db3d9298efd eTendering Guide ## Notice URLs - http://www.gov.uk/coalauthority ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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