--- title: "Mine Heat \"Living Lab\" - Gateshead Multiple monitoring borehole construction" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0356b2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0356b2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0356b2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0356b2.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE COAL AUTHORITY" published: "2022-07-27" --- # Mine Heat "Living Lab" - Gateshead Multiple monitoring borehole construction Buyer: THE COAL AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0356b2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0356b2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0356b2.json) ## Summary The Coal Authority is currently seeking tenders for the construction of multiple monitoring boreholes as part of the "Mine Heat Living Lab" initiative located in the Baltic Quarter of East Gateshead, North East England. This open procurement process aims to drill up to five boreholes to study the interactions between mine water heating projects. Key dates include a tender submission deadline of 5th September 2022, with works anticipated to commence on 18th October 2022. The project falls under the CPV classification for drilling services and is classified as a services procurement. This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the drilling and environmental services sectors, particularly those with expertise in borehole construction and monitoring technology. Companies looking to expand their operations should consider competing for this contract, as it involves collaboration with local authorities and stakeholders in the environmental protection domain. Interested bidders would benefit from attending the supervised site visit on 10th August 2022 to gain insights into the project's requirements. ## Notice The Coal Authority invites you to tender for up to five mine water monitoring boreholes in the East Gateshead area (Baltic Quarter), NE England. The boreholes will be drilled by the Coal Authority (by the appointed contractor) on land within the ownership of Gateshead Council. This is to support the development of a "living lab" that will help provide further understanding on the nature of and potential for interactions (thermal and hydrogeological) between two operational mine water heat projects located within the Walker mining block in the Tyne and Wear region. The boreholes that make up the Living Lab will target the High Main and Hutton workings and we are seeking an indicative cost to drill to each horizon. Each borehole will be installed with a number of monitoring sensors in order to collect data on water levels and temperatures, as well as providing access for water samples to be taken. Based on current information, the mine water level (piezometric head) is expected to be approximately 20-25 mbgl. A study of mining information confirmed mine workings present under the site that are thought appropriate for mine water monitoring. This Scope is for the drilling of five monitoring boreholes required to intercept these mine workings on the High Main and Hutton Seams at ca. 50 and 150 mbgl respectively. This tender is being operated through the Coal Authority procurement portal - InBye - see the attached guidance for how to access the tender documents A supervised site visit is being undertaken on 10 August 2022 at 1100hrs - please contact peterkobryn@coal.gov.uk if you wish to register to attend ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Coal Authority invites you to tender for up to five mine water monitoring boreholes in the East Gateshead area (Baltic Quarter), NE England. The boreholes will be drilled by the Coal Authority (by the appointed contractor) on land within the ownership of Gateshead Council. This is to support the development of a "living lab" that will help provide further understanding on the nature of and potential for interactions (thermal and hydrogeological) between two operational mine water heat projects located within the Walker mining block in the Tyne and Wear region. The boreholes that make up the Living Lab will target the High Main and Hutton workings and we are seeking an indicative cost to drill to each horizon. Each borehole will be installed with a number of monitoring sensors in order to collect data on water levels and temperatures, as well as providing access for water samples to be taken. Based on current information, the mine water level (piezometric head) is expected to be approximately 20-25 mbgl. A study of mining information confirmed mine workings present under the site that are thought appropriate for mine water monitoring. This Scope is for the drilling of five monitoring boreholes required to intercept these mine workings on the High Main and Hutton Seams at ca. 50 and 150 mbgl respectively. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020543-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry ### Codes - 76300000 - Drilling services ## Release History - 27 Jul 2022 at 17:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020543-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://inbye.coal.gov.uk/s2c/ - 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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