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title: "Borehole Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c628"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE COAL AUTHORITY"
published: "2023-05-04"
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# Borehole Framework

Buyer: THE COAL AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c628

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## Summary

The Coal Authority is planning a tender process for a Borehole Framework project involving the construction of boreholes to house monitoring wells. The aim is to gather data on mine water levels and potentially support future Mine Water Treatment Schemes. The project requires contractors with expertise in drilling boreholes up to 750m deep in various locations. The estimated contract value is £8,000,000 with a 35-day application period starting from the publication date of August 31, 2023.

This opportunity presents a significant business prospect for contractors experienced in water-well drilling. Companies capable of delivering borehole construction projects with long-lasting specifications across diverse geographic settings are well-suited to compete. Interested parties can engage through The Coal Authority's procurement portal, with detailed registration instructions provided. The nature of the project demands a high level of technical competence and adherence to specified requirements, offering growth opportunities for contractors with relevant expertise.

## Notice

Purpose. The Borehole Framework is to construct boreholes to house monitoring wells which will provide data for the Coal Authority to assist with our ongoing monitoring of mine water levels across the country, or the construction of abstraction wells suitable for supplying future Mine Water Treatment Schemes. Detail. To achieve the above, we require competent and experienced contractor(s) to facilitate the advancement of Boreholes from depths of circa 60m to up to, and likely exceeding, 750m with completion diameters suitable to house and install a minimum monitoring well internal diameter of 100mm. All designs will be required to have a minimum life cycle guarantee of 20 years. The contractor will need to demonstrate their ability to follow end product specifications and demonstrate their expertise in their preferred methodology of advancement and construction. Location. The Boreholes will be constructed in a wide variety of settings across former collieries to in and around urban areas. Additional requests. It is expected that all Borehole contractors will have the support of suitable Geophysical Contractors to ensure minimal deviation occurs, while completion surveys of the borehole to finalise outer diameters, confirmation of workings and continuity of grout within the borehole. How to apply, questions and contact information. This tender will be operated through our procurement portal Inbye with details on how to use in additional information below. This PIN will operate for 35 days from publication and we invite any queries or questions. Please contact Adam Beckett - adambeckett@coal.gov.uk

### Lot Information

Borehole Framework

Coal Authority tenders are now being undertaken by the Authority's eTender portal InBye, details of how to register are attached to this notice. Should you wish to participate in any electronic tender exercise you will 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. Use of the system is free of charge. In order to register please log on to https://inbye.coal.gov.uk/s2c/ Should you have any difficulties with this procedure, please contact Adam Beckett - adambeckett@coal.gov.uk Additional information: This opportunity can also be located on Contracts Finder: Link: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ae55a26-5117-45ff-bc9a-d6fad2d3c7d9

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012731-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Aug 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45262220 - Water-well drilling

## Release History

- 4 May 2023 at 07:36 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012731-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://inbye.coal.gov.uk/s2c/
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ae55a26-5117-45ff-bc9a-d6fad2d3c7d9
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/the-coal-authority

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