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title: "Long term column testing of compost-based passive metal mine water treatment at low sulphate concentration and reduced hydraulic residence time"
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# Long term column testing of compost-based passive metal mine water treatment at low sulphate concentration and reduced hydraulic residence time

Buyer: THE COAL AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4f9f501-f2f7-4bc2-b82c-d579be9f9175

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## Summary

The Coal Authority is conducting a procurement process for the contract titled "Long term column testing of compost-based passive metal mine water treatment at low sulphate concentration and reduced hydraulic residence time." This service falls within the research laboratory services category and is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, and the tender period is set to end on 20 October 2017. The contract period is scheduled to commence from 1 December 2017 and run until 31 March 2020. The total contract value is £131,095, with the contract recently awarded to Newcastle University on 21 November 2017.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the research services sector to engage in a project addressing sustainable water treatment solutions. Companies with expertise in environmental sciences, laboratory testing, water treatment technologies, or compost-based solutions would be well-positioned to explore similar future tenders and collaborations in this field. Engaging in this project could enable businesses to expand their portfolio and enhance their reputation in innovative environmental service delivery.

## Notice

You are invited to submit a tender for providing the Authority with long term column testing of compost-based passive metal mine water treatment at low sulphate concentration and reduced hydraulic residence time This invitation to tender comprises the following documentation against which you are invited to tender:- (a) Instructions to Tender (b) Project Scope (c) Tender Response Form (d) Various Attachments Please be aware that this tender exercise will be undertaken via the Coal Authority's eTender portal hosted by Bravosolution. Should you wish to participate in this tender exercise you need to register your company details, which will require the provision of some company information and agreement to terms and conditions to access the system. In order to register please log on to www.coal.bravosolution.co.uk and should you have any difficulties with this procedure, please contact Bravosolution, the Authority's provider, on 0800 368 4850 (free phone number), who will assist you throughout the whole procedure at anytime. Although the despatch, completion and return of tenders will be undertaken electronically, the Authority will issue a letter to award the contract. Once your organisation is registered and you have been notified of your log in details, you should be able to log into the system and review the documentation for this project. Additional information: Please be aware that this tender exercise will be undertaken via the Coal Authority's eTender portal hosted by Bravosolution. Should you wish to participate in this tender exercise you need to register your company details, which will require the provision of some company information and agreement to terms and conditions to access the system. In order to register please log on to www.coal.bravosolution.co.uk and should you have any difficulties with this procedure, please contact Bravosolution, the Authority's provider, on 0800 368 4850 (free phone number), who will assist you throughout the whole procedure at anytime. Although the despatch, completion and return of tenders will be undertaken electronically, the Authority will issue a letter to award the contract. Once your organisation is registered and you have been notified of your log in details, you should be able to log into the system and review the documentation for this project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d0d9e55-05d6-47a2-a05c-122e072e9a02 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £131,095 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2017 at 15:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d0d9e55-05d6-47a2-a05c-122e072e9a02
- 8 Sep 2017 at 15:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95109409-a824-487e-97c8-9335f626ba92

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d0d9e55-05d6-47a2-a05c-122e072e9a02
  29th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95109409-a824-487e-97c8-9335f626ba92
  8th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5fb2ae88-cb0d-4394-a6d9-c95034d6a84e
  Scope & Guidance

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