--- title: "Framework for the Drilling and Testing of Boreholes in former mining areas" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d78e7a8a-6cf7-4d64-ba15-cd86b786c48f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d78e7a8a-6cf7-4d64-ba15-cd86b786c48f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d78e7a8a-6cf7-4d64-ba15-cd86b786c48f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d78e7a8a-6cf7-4d64-ba15-cd86b786c48f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE COAL AUTHORITY" published: "2024-09-20" --- # Framework for the Drilling and Testing of Boreholes in former mining areas Buyer: THE COAL AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d78e7a8a-6cf7-4d64-ba15-cd86b786c48f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d78e7a8a-6cf7-4d64-ba15-cd86b786c48f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d78e7a8a-6cf7-4d64-ba15-cd86b786c48f.json) ## Summary The Coal Authority, a public body associated with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, is in the planning stage of a framework agreement for the drilling and testing of boreholes in former mining areas. This tender falls under the "Test drilling and boring work" category (CPV 45120000) and covers various regions within the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, Scotland, and Wales. The initiative aims to engage with the market to gather intelligence and understand conditions, with an engagement end date set for 7th October 2024. Interested suppliers are encouraged to express interest by this deadline to receive an Engagement Questionnaire. This framework seeks services such as borehole drilling, construction, testing, maintenance, and related technical support, presenting substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs. The initiative offers a chance to work with a key public body dealing with critical environmental and mining legacy issues, potentially opening avenues for long-term collaboration and expertise sharing. Companies proficient in drilling, water quality monitoring, and mine water management strategies would be well-positioned to compete for this tender, aiding the Coal Authority’s mission of ensuring a safer and environmentally secure future for former mining regions. ## Notice The Coal Authority (CA) is a non-departmental public body and partner organisation of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) with a mission to make a better future for people and the environment in mining areas. The Coal Authority manages the effects of past coal mining, including subsidence damage claims which are not the responsibility of licensed coal mine operators. It deals with mine water pollution from both coal and metal mines and other mining legacy issues. Boreholes are used to improve our understanding of mine water. Our boreholes provide critical water level and quality monitoring data used to assess potential risks to aquifers and surface water bodies. These assessments form the basis of our mine water management strategies with abstraction from boreholes often being key to mine water level control. The Coal Authority requires a framework agreement for the provision of services relating to the construction and testing of boreholes in former mining areas. The services are anticipated to include borehole drilling, construction, testing, maintenance, cleaning, rehabilitation, technical support and associated works/services. We are still in the infancy of developing our procurement strategy for the delivery and management of this framework opportunity and are seeking to engage with the market early to gather market intelligence and understand the market conditions. Further information in relation to this opportunity is included in the attached document. Interested suppliers will be sent a Engagement Questionnaire that will contain a series of scoping questions, to further our understanding of market opportunities and challenges and assist us in building a effective and innovative procurement solution. The framework will be procured in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. Additional information: The Authority invites suppliers to express their interest in this market engagement opportunity via email no later than 16:00 on October the 7th 2024. Following receipt of your interest, you will be issued an Engagement Questionnaire that will contain a series of questions related to better understanding the market conditions and deliverability of our requirements. If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact me on my email: sarahkendrick@coal.gov.uk The Coal Authority reserves the right to engage further with selected parties arising from the submission of the Engagement Questionnaire, should any information require clarifying or any additional information/opportunities identified that requires further investigation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bef7498-767b-4a7a-bc6a-2a9dc16ecf70 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 7 Oct 2024 | | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45120000 - Test drilling and boring work ## Release History - 20 Sep 2024 at 13:31 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bef7498-767b-4a7a-bc6a-2a9dc16ecf70 - 20 Sep 2024 at 13:08 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bef7498-767b-4a7a-bc6a-2a9dc16ecf70 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bef7498-767b-4a7a-bc6a-2a9dc16ecf70 20th September 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/the-coal-authority ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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