--- title: "Ground Investigation Works" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dcc28fba-c544-4209-aaa7-fc04831dee75" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dcc28fba-c544-4209-aaa7-fc04831dee75" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dcc28fba-c544-4209-aaa7-fc04831dee75.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dcc28fba-c544-4209-aaa7-fc04831dee75.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE COAL AUTHORITY" published: "2019-09-23" --- # Ground Investigation Works Buyer: THE COAL AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dcc28fba-c544-4209-aaa7-fc04831dee75 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dcc28fba-c544-4209-aaa7-fc04831dee75) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dcc28fba-c544-4209-aaa7-fc04831dee75.json) ## Summary The Coal Authority is initiating a procurement process for "Ground Investigation Works," which falls under the construction industry. This process is currently in the planning stage, with a key engagement deadline set for 11th November 2019. The works will be carried out across various coalfield regions in Great Britain, including areas in Scotland, the North of England, Wales, and parts of the Midlands and South West. This tender is registered under several classifications, including ground investigation, drilling and exploration work, and site-investigation services. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in ground investigation and related services. Contractors well-versed in using the UK Specification for Ground Investigations and familiar with NEC4 Framework Contracts will have a strong advantage. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, particularly those with expertise in environmental assessments, geophysical prospecting, and laboratory services, as successful bidders will secure a place in a four-year framework that could lead to ongoing projects and partnerships within the coalfield areas. ## Notice The Coal Authority is looking for specialist contractors to undertake ground investigation work within the coalfields of Great Britain. The works specification will be the UK Specification for Ground Investigation, Second edition including additions and amendments. Safe working platforms for plant and labour, designed to span potential collapse zones, will need to be provided as works require. Successful tenderers will enter into a four year framework in accordance with the NEC4 Framework Contract and the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Short Contract and additional Z clauses. Ground investigations works will be specified by the Authority and its consultants for projects resulting from and associated with: * Ground collapses and / or building damage attributable to recorded and / or unrecorded coal mining * Construction of minewater treatment schemes * Assessment of ground conditions on property owned and / or rented by the Authority * Assessment of spoil heap stability The Works required under this Framework will be located throughout the UK's coalfield areas and split across the following five regions. * Region 1 - Scotland East and West * Region 2 - Cumbria / Northumberland / Co.Durham / Durham / Sunderland / Newcastle * Region 3 - North Wales / Cheshire / Lancashire / Merseyside / North Yorkshire / West Yorkshire * Region 4 - South Yorkshire / Nottinghamshire / Derbyshire / Leicestershire / Staffordshire / Shropshire / West Midlands / Warwickshire / Herefordshire / Worcestershire * Region 5 - Somerset / South Gloucestershire / Bristol / South Wales / Pembrokeshire / North Gloucestershire (Forest of Dean) Additional information: To access the tender documentation tenderers must be registered on to the Authority's eTender portal InBye. In order to register please log on to https://inbye.coal.gov.uk/s2c/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d99289c5-88cb-4355-a0ec-4c39c231c055 | | Notice type | Market Engagement 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 | 23 Sep 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 11 Nov 2019 | | 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 - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 45111250 - Ground investigation work - 45255500 - Drilling and exploration work - 71351500 - Ground investigation services - 71351710 - Geophysical prospecting services - 71510000 - Site-investigation services - 71900000 - Laboratory services ## Release History - 23 Sep 2019 at 15:53 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d99289c5-88cb-4355-a0ec-4c39c231c055 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d99289c5-88cb-4355-a0ec-4c39c231c055 23rd September 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5df5481d-5a50-4cee-b396-b62708abd156 Tender Portal Registration Guidance - https://inbye.coal.gov.uk/s2c/ Tender Portal Web Link ## 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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