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title: "Westleigh Pumping Borehole"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-045796"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE COAL AUTHORITY"
published: "2024-08-29"
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# Westleigh Pumping Borehole

Buyer: THE COAL AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045796

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## Summary

The Coal Authority is inviting tenders for the drilling of a mine water monitoring borehole at Westleigh, Wigan, to assess rising mine water levels and their impact on the surrounding environment. This tender, titled "Westleigh Pumping Borehole", falls under the industry category of "Test drilling and boring work" (CPV code 45120000) and is categorised under works. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with crucial dates including the tender closing on 7th October 2024, and the contract period spanning from 11th November 2024 to 31st March 2025. The location of the works is specified as land to the west/southwest of Westleigh Lane, Wigan. This procurement is conducted through an open procedure, with submissions required via electronic methods.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in drilling, environmental monitoring, and water quality analysis. Firms with expertise in underground borehole construction, including wireline coring and maintaining borehole verticality, will find this project well-suited to their skills. The estimated value of the contract is GBP 400,000, making it a substantial opportunity for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in environmental protection and resource management. The open procedure further allows competitive entry, potentially benefiting SMEs with the requisite technical capabilities.

## Notice

The Coal Authority (client) invites you to tender for the drilling of a mine water monitoring borehole to assess rising mine water on the surrounding environment at Westleigh, Wigan. A review of the mine water block by the Coal Authority has highlighted that mine water levels in the area could be elevated in respect to the rest of the block. There is potential for elevated mine water levels which could pose a risk to the overlying drinking water aquifers. Therefore, the Coal Authority requires construction of a borehole to intersect flooded underground workings at the former Priestner's Colliery at Westleigh, Wigan. The proposed borehole is to be used to improve understanding of mine water in the Golborne, Bickershaw and Parsonage mine water block and will be used for water level monitoring, water quality sampling and abstraction of water.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The works required is detailed within the Scope and tenderers are advised to read and consider all aspects of the tender documents before preparing your tender submission. The aim of the documents is to outline the minimum technical and performance levels required by the Coal Authority should your organisation be awarded a contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027501-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | 30 Jun 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45120000 - Test drilling and boring work

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2024 at 07:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027501-2024
- 7 May 2024 at 12:35 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014509-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://inbye.coal.gov.uk/s2c/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/the-coal-authority

## Provenance

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