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title: "Soil Moisture mapping of Welsh Tips"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f4fb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COAL AUTHORITY"
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# Soil Moisture mapping of Welsh Tips

Buyer: THE COAL AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f4fb

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## Summary

The Coal Authority has completed a procurement process for the project titled "Soil Moisture Mapping of Welsh Tips," classified under environmental impact assessments. This tender was initiated due to the critical need for soil moisture data to evaluate landslide susceptibility in specified areas. The limited procurement method was employed due to the urgent need for these services. The contract was awarded on September 21, 2021, with a total value of £227,438, and the significant phases of the project are planned to take place between September 2021 and February 2022 in the UK.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses focused on environmental services and advanced monitoring technologies, particularly those capable of soil moisture analysis and hazard prediction. Companies with expertise in groundsat technology or similar fields may find themselves well-placed to participate in future projects driven by similar urgent needs. With the focus on public safety and environmental assessment, this procurement highlights the increasing demand for innovative solutions in environmental management, making it a suitable competition for SMEs as well as larger firms in the sector.

## Notice

Groundsat study to provide soil moisture maps and analysis of the tips and immediately adjacent area, including catchment / watershed areas impacting, and influencing the tips. This data will assist in the evaluation of landslide susceptibility of the tips and help inform prioritisation of the sites, in terms of the location of pro-active interventions and / or more focussed monitoring.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

It has been identified that developments in Goundsat technology may be able to support with the monitoring of tip stability and prediction of slips and other hazards which have the potential to impact on public safety, and through this provide further stability reassurance.

### Procurement Information

Due to the urgency of this requirement, an advertisement has not been achievable. Central Alliance are the provider of this type of service and has specific patented technology to deliver this service. The risk being managed by this project is significant and this work needs to take place at specific times of the year - Phase one needs to be during minimal rainfall, which is beginning, of September 2021 and Phase two during heavy rainfall (February 2022).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028046-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £227,438 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CENTRAL ALLIANCE PRE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction

## Release History

- 9 Nov 2021 at 11:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028046-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/the-coal-authority

## Provenance

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