--- title: "Commissioning and operation of a minewater treatment scheme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e2c020e3-5c1c-442e-ad9b-d9eae89ba0e5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e2c020e3-5c1c-442e-ad9b-d9eae89ba0e5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e2c020e3-5c1c-442e-ad9b-d9eae89ba0e5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e2c020e3-5c1c-442e-ad9b-d9eae89ba0e5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE COAL AUTHORITY" published: "2020-07-14" --- # Commissioning and operation of a minewater treatment scheme Buyer: THE COAL AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2c020e3-5c1c-442e-ad9b-d9eae89ba0e5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e2c020e3-5c1c-442e-ad9b-d9eae89ba0e5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e2c020e3-5c1c-442e-ad9b-d9eae89ba0e5.json) ## Summary The Coal Authority is initiating a procurement process for the commissioning and operation of a minewater treatment scheme, located in the North West of England. Currently in the planning stage, this tender is expected to run over an anticipated contract duration of five years, including a one-year commissioning phase. Interested parties must express their interest by contacting Peter Kobryn at the Coal Authority by 31st July 2020. An engagement end date for discussions is set for 31st August 2020, and potential bidders are encouraged to review the market engagement notice and tender requirements through the provided links. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the wastewater management and environmental services sectors, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant experience in water treatment and infrastructure projects. Companies equipped to participate may benefit from a significant project duration and the chance to establish a long-term operational model, as well as the potential for further opportunities at similar sites managed by the Coal Authority. ## Notice Please see the attached document for more information Commissioning including installation of treatment media and commencement of mine water treatment in accordance with permits would then follow as part of this commissioning and operation contract. We would also like to discuss future operational models for this and other similar sites. Areas of interest of the Coal Authority include: * Contract duration: anticipated 5 year term including 1 year commissioning with option to extend for a further 5 years. * Duration of overlap between construction of treatment scheme and commissioning * Contract option selection - starting point is NEC4 Term Service Contract * KPI inclusion; o Odour mitigation control o Adherence to planning conditions around operation o Pollution removal efficacy o Regulatory stakeholder management o Local stakeholder management o Testing, monitoring and reporting We would like to invite interested companies to undertake discussions with us (via initial conference call with a later site visit as COVID restrictions allow) during August 2020 to better understand our requirements and offer suggestions on how we might fulfil our objectives through a future tender process. Once the Coal Authority has assessed interest, it will advise whether meetings are to be conducted on an individual basis or as a group with multiple companies present. Please express your interest by contacting peterkobryn@coal.gov.uk no later than 31st July 2020. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4d2cf81-4dfd-4345-9ff6-8eadfdfa9477 | | 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 | 14 Jul 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Aug 2020 | | 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 | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45232430 - Water-treatment work - 45259100 - Wastewater-plant repair and maintenance work ## Release History - 14 Jul 2020 at 15:07 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4d2cf81-4dfd-4345-9ff6-8eadfdfa9477 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4d2cf81-4dfd-4345-9ff6-8eadfdfa9477 14th July 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f56b15d0-4265-4fb3-a9f1-68a77758826d Detailed description of requirement ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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