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title: "Whitburn Outfall Buoy Replacement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059de1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINING REMEDIATION AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-09-19"
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# Whitburn Outfall Buoy Replacement

Buyer: MINING REMEDIATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059de1

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## Summary

The Mining Remediation Authority has recently completed the "Whitburn Outfall Buoy Replacement" project under a limited procurement method, focusing on services related to the supply and installation of marker buoys. This procurement was centred around ensuring compliance with current safety legislation while controlling rising mine water levels. The award was made to Seaserve Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise, reflecting the buyer's engagement with niche suppliers. The project was executed in the United Kingdom, specifically targeting needs in the region classified as UKC, with a contract period from 8 September 2025 to 3 November 2025. The procurement process was initiated under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54, with the award status completed as of 19 September 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in marine installation and safety compliance services. SMEs with expertise in buoy installation and related marine services would be well-suited to compete for such contracts in the future. Engaging with public sector projects like those managed by the Mining Remediation Authority can offer companies a platform for growth, allowing them to showcase their capabilities and expand their portfolios within public authority sectors. This project highlights the potential for businesses to secure government contracts through targeted and specialised services, fostering new opportunities and partnerships in the marine and environmental sectors.

## Notice

The Mining Remediation Authority (MRA) constructed a Mine Water Treatment scheme to control rising mine water that had been steadily recovering, the outfall from the MWTS is approximately 1km away from the bathing beaches within the North Sea. The provision is for the Supply and installation of the buoy and mooring and all associated fixings etc. Installation of the buoy and mooring, including the use of divers, must comply fully with all current safety legislation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057997-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2025 - 3 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £36,316 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINING REMEDIATION AUTHORITY |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SEASERVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 34515100 - Marker buoys
- 63724310 - Buoy marking services

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2025 at 09:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057997-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057997-2025
  19th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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