--- title: "Mine Closure & Operational Mine Management Request for Information" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cde5d61e-fe43-41c5-aa30-d1286c898ddf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cde5d61e-fe43-41c5-aa30-d1286c898ddf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cde5d61e-fe43-41c5-aa30-d1286c898ddf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cde5d61e-fe43-41c5-aa30-d1286c898ddf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE COAL AUTHORITY" published: "2022-07-05" --- # Mine Closure & Operational Mine Management Request for Information Buyer: THE COAL AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cde5d61e-fe43-41c5-aa30-d1286c898ddf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cde5d61e-fe43-41c5-aa30-d1286c898ddf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cde5d61e-fe43-41c5-aa30-d1286c898ddf.json) ## Summary The Coal Authority is initiating a procurement process titled "Mine Closure & Operational Mine Management Request for Information," focused on the mining industry in the United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage, the engagement deadline for interested companies is set for 8 August 2022. The procurement involves seeking qualified personnel to manage and supervise mine closure and operational works in compliance with The Mines Regulations 2014. This contract opportunity is relevant for those capable of providing technical and engineering services related to mining operations and infrastructure. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mining management, engineering, and infrastructure services. Companies with expertise in mine safety, mechanical and electrical engineering, and geological assessments would be particularly well-suited to compete. The procurement aims to establish a framework of skilled professionals capable of addressing mine closure and sealing requirements, potentially benefiting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their services in the mining sector. ## Notice The Coal Authority are looking for companies who can provide Mine Management services. If you are interested in this requirement, please fill out the attached registration of interest form and return back to helenbaldwin@coal.gov.uk in the procurement team by Monday 8 August 2022. Introduction - With the increasing need to manage the closure and permanent sealing of both 'shaft' and 'adit' mines, we require suitably experienced and qualified mine management personnel to supervise and manage operational works under The Mines Regulations 2014, including the role of Mine Operator. This may also involve installing/repairing drainage schemes within legacy coal mines and potentially other mineral mines that necessitates entry into the mine. Background - This may require design of and/or management of operations to undertake 'mine closure and sealing' works either directly or to supervise our framework contractors undertaking construction works. We seek expressions of interest to provide qualified personnel with experience of managing mining, mechanical and electrical mining systems and the ability to safely assess and manage operations under The Mining Regulations 2014 and other associated and aligned safety legislation e.g. Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. Objectives; We are proposing to create a procurement framework of technical professionals who have the necessary mining, mechanical, electrical and other relevant skills, knowledge and experience to undertake the role of Mine Operator for works that include the permanent sealing of shafts/adits. This may also include the repair and/or replacement of internal mine infrastructure e.g. support systems and installation of drainage and associated monitoring. These requirements may arise following a mine going into liquidation, so the ability to inspect and assess mining risks and safety status of 'operationally active' mines or closed mines under 'care and maintenance regimes' as well as abandoned mines is key to this opportunity. This potentially requires access to or support from qualified and experienced mining personnel, including: Mining engineers, mining mechanical and electrical engineers, mine surveyors, mining ventilation engineers, mine gas specialists, mine water hydrogeologists e.g. who are able to assess inrush risk and precautionary schemes. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc0c7ad3-8b91-4171-a336-29451fbe635c | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 8 Aug 2022 | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 14000000 - Mining, basic metals and related products - 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works - 45221000 - Construction work for bridges and tunnels, shafts and subways - 45221100 - Construction work for bridges - 45221110 - Bridge construction work - 45221111 - Road bridge construction work - 45221112 - Railway bridge construction work - 45221113 - Footbridge construction work - 45221114 - Construction work for iron bridges - 45221115 - Construction work for steel bridges - 45221117 - Weighbridge construction work - 45221118 - Pipeline-carrying bridge construction work - 45221119 - Bridge renewal construction work - 45221120 - Viaduct construction work - 45221121 - Road viaduct construction work - 45221122 - Railway viaduct construction work - 45221200 - Construction work for tunnels, shafts and subways - 45221210 - Covered or partially-covered excavations - 45221211 - Underpass - 45221213 - Covered or partially-covered railway excavations - 45221214 - Covered or partially-covered road excavations - 45221220 - Culverts - 45221230 - Shafts - 45221240 - Construction work for tunnels - 45221241 - Road tunnel construction work - 45221242 - Railway tunnel construction work - 45221243 - Pedestrian tunnel construction work - 45221244 - Canal tunnel construction work - 45221245 - Under-river tunnel construction work - 45221246 - Undersea tunnel construction work - 45221247 - Tunnelling works - 45221248 - Tunnel linings construction work - 45221250 - Underground work other than tunnels, shafts and subways - 45222000 - Construction work for engineering works except bridges, tunnels, shafts and subways - 45223000 - Structures construction work - 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services ## Release History - 5 Jul 2022 at 15:39 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc0c7ad3-8b91-4171-a336-29451fbe635c - 5 Jul 2022 at 14:58 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc0c7ad3-8b91-4171-a336-29451fbe635c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc0c7ad3-8b91-4171-a336-29451fbe635c 5th July 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bf34d372-c8e3-4f01-b60a-b81619cf2a88 Please fill out the Registration of interest form at the bottom of the attached document and return to HelenBaldwin@coal.gov.uk by Monday 8 August 2022 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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