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title: "DFE - The Provision of Expert Mine Engineering Advice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b448"
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# DFE - The Provision of Expert Mine Engineering Advice

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR THE ECONOMY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b448

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## Summary

The Department for the Economy (DfE) is seeking a contractor to provide expert mine engineering advice for its agencies and dependent bodies in Northern Ireland. The tender, part of the Architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services category (CPV: 71000000), requires the contractor to offer advice on the safety and remediation options for abandoned mines and to review operational and planned activities at sites such as the Kilroot Salt Mine in Carrickfergus, Co Antrim. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 2nd December 2024, with contract signing anticipated from 2nd March 2025. The procurement process is at the tender stage, conducted through an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in engineering services, particularly those with expertise in mine safety and remediation. With a contract valued at approximately £170,000 and a potential extension option for up to two additional 12-month periods, businesses have a substantial opportunity to secure a long-term engagement. The contract is suitable for large and specialised firms capable of managing detailed safety assessments and providing expert consultation on both abandoned and active mining sites.

## Notice

The Department for the Economy (DfE), the Department's Agencies and dependent bodies require a Contractor to provide advice and expertise in all aspects of mine engineering. The Contractor will provide advice on the safety and remediation options for abandoned mines throughout Northern Ireland, thereby assisting the Department to carry out its functions under the Mineral Development Act (Northern Ireland) 1969. In addition, the Contractor will be required to review operational and planned underground mining activities including the Kilroot Salt Mine, Carrickfergus, Co Antrim (owned and operated by the Irish Salt Mining and Exploration Co Ltd ("ISME").

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department for the Economy (DfE), the Department's Agencies and dependent bodies require a Contractor to provide advice and expertise in all aspects of mine engineering. The Contractor will provide advice on the safety and remediation options for abandoned mines throughout Northern Ireland, thereby assisting the Department to carry out its functions under the Mineral Development Act (Northern Ireland) 1969. In addition, the Contractor will be required to review operational and planned underground mining activities including the Kilroot Salt Mine, Carrickfergus, Co Antrim (owned and operated by the Irish Salt Mining and Exploration Co Ltd ("ISME").

Options: option to extend for up to and including 2 periods of 12 Months.

Renewal: option to extend for up to and including 2 periods of 12 Months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007820-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,000 |
| Lots value | £170,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £170,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR THE ECONOMY |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 8FD |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WARDELL ARMSTRONG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services
- 71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2025 at 11:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007820-2025
- 6 Nov 2024 at 12:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035908-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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