--- title: "CA Pumping Testing Opportunity" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bf7affdd-bc7d-4d9f-836d-b8bc600a7c90" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bf7affdd-bc7d-4d9f-836d-b8bc600a7c90" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf7affdd-bc7d-4d9f-836d-b8bc600a7c90.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf7affdd-bc7d-4d9f-836d-b8bc600a7c90.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE COAL AUTHORITY" published: "2018-05-22" --- # CA Pumping Testing Opportunity Buyer: THE COAL AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf7affdd-bc7d-4d9f-836d-b8bc600a7c90 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bf7affdd-bc7d-4d9f-836d-b8bc600a7c90) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf7affdd-bc7d-4d9f-836d-b8bc600a7c90.json) ## Summary The Coal Authority is planning a procurement for the "CA Pumping Testing Opportunity," aimed at conducting pumping testing at a site in the northwest of England. This tender is classified under the industry category of "Dredging and pumping works" and is set to commence a call for competition on or after 9th June 2018. The contract period will run from 9th July 2018 to 16th July 2018, and the procurement method will follow an open procedure below the threshold. Interested parties should note that the estimated budget is currently unspecified. This opportunity presents significant potential for companies engaged in dredging and pumping services, particularly those with experience in remote site operations and challenging ground conditions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete for this contract, as general Coal Authority expectations and legal obligations will need to be met during the execution of the works. Engaging in this tender could enhance business growth through the acquisition of valuable experience and the establishment of long-term relationships with a key public body. ## Notice This notice is not a call for competition. The Coal Authority intends to issue the call for competition on or after 9th June 2018 The Coal Authority 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 not falling on coal mine operators and providing access to coal mining information. This requirement will be for provision of pumping testing at a site in the northwest of England. The test is intended to assess the potential for reduction of the Level Zero blow out risk through the reduction of head within the mine workings. The site is remote and steep, access and ground conditions may present challenges. The key technical requirements are included in the attachment provided in this notice. In addition it is expected that the contractor satisfy the general Coal Authority expectations and all legal obligations when conducting the works. For further information, please contact: Gareth Billings - garethbillings@coal.gov.uk or Peter Kobryn - peterkobryn@coal.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5663c100-9aef-433d-b349-1a599c2e08cf | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 7 Jun 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Jul 2018 - 16 Jul 2018 | | 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 | Planned | | 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 | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45252124 - Dredging and pumping works ## Release History - 22 May 2018 at 17:30 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5663c100-9aef-433d-b349-1a599c2e08cf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5663c100-9aef-433d-b349-1a599c2e08cf 22nd May 2018 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f9a20e14-cacc-4544-9c63-324acf49f939 Pump Test High Level Requirements ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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