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title: "Reed Bed Refurbishment"
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# Reed Bed Refurbishment

Buyer: THE MINING REMEDIATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04dd0a

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## Summary

The Mining Remediation Authority, a non-departmental public body associated with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), has announced a tender titled "Reed Bed Refurbishment" under the industry category of water-main refurbishment construction work (CPV code: 45232151). This procurement, which is currently in the tender update stage, is focussed on refurbishing reed beds across various sites in England, Scotland, and Wales. The procurement process is open and aims to ensure the removal of accumulated materials from reed beds, as well as the planting and maintenance of reed stock. The tender documents were last amended on 12 February 2025, with the project's end date set for 31 July 2030. Tender submissions must be made electronically by 2 May 2025, with the contract period running from 1 August 2025 to 31 August 2030. The opening of bids will begin immediately after the submission deadline.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in environmental protection and water management services. The scope of work involves critical maintenance and enhancement of mine water treatment reed beds, making it suitable for businesses with expertise in environmental engineering, landscape management, and infrastructure development. By participating in this tender, companies can showcase their capabilities in large-scale environmental projects, contributing to the ongoing efforts to mitigate the impacts of historical coal mining activities in Great Britain. This contract, valued at approximately £9.3 million, represents a substantial investment in environmental sustainability, fostering long-term business relationships and enhancing the successful bidder's credentials in future public sector tenders.

## Notice

The Mining Remediation Authority is a non-departmental public body and partner organisation of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). The Mining Remediation Authority exists to manage the legacy from Great Britain's coal mining past and has a mission to make a better future for people and the environment in mining areas. The Mining Remediation Authority manages an estate of assets, in relation to the treatment and monitoring of mine water across England, Scotland and Wales and other assets associated with managing the legacy of coal mining in Britain. Many of the mine water treatment schemes contain reed beds that require periodic refurbishment and maintenance. The services are to carry out reed bed refurbishments at Mining Remediation Authority sites. Reed bed refurbishment is defined as the removal of accumulated sludge, biomass or other material, the transplanting of existing reed stock or planting of new reed stock, restoring the substrate where necessary, and the repair, replacement or upgrade of reed bed infrastructure where instructed. The full scope of services can be found in the tender documents for this requirement.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Mining Remediation Authority is a non-departmental public body and partner organisation of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). The Mining Remediation Authority exists to manage the legacy from Great Britain's coal mining past and has a mission to make a better future for people and the environment in mining areas. The Mining Remediation Authority manages an estate of assets, in relation to the treatment and monitoring of mine water across England, Scotland and Wales and other assets associated with managing the legacy of coal mining in Britain. Many of the mine water treatment schemes contain reed beds that require periodic refurbishment and maintenance. The services are to carry out reed bed refurbishments at Mining Remediation Authority sites. Reed bed refurbishment is defined as the removal of accumulated sludge, biomass or other material, the transplanting of existing reed stock or planting of new reed stock, restoring the substrate where necessary, and the repair, replacement or upgrade of reed bed infrastructure where instructed. The full scope of services can be found in the tender documents for this requirement. Additional information: This requirement will be subject to the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004667-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,300,000 |
| Lots value | £9,300,000 |
| 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 MINING REMEDIATION 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), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45232151 - Water-main refurbishment construction work

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2025 at 10:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004667-2025
- 7 Feb 2025 at 20:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004265-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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