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title: "Wireline Geologging & Topographical surveys"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cc27"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINING REMEDIATION AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-07-15"
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# Wireline Geologging & Topographical surveys

Buyer: MINING REMEDIATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cc27

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## Summary

The Mining Remediation Authority (MRA), a central government public authority based in Nottinghamshire, is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process related to Wireline Geologging and Topographical Surveys. The initiative focuses on services within the mining sector, with a specific emphasis on managing the effects of historical coal mining activities across various regions in the United Kingdom. Key dates include a milestone engagement for interested parties to register by 31st August 2026. The actual procurement process is expected to commence in January 2027, culminating in the start of the contract period from 2nd July 2027 to 1st July 2031, with an estimated contract value of £1,800,000 (gross). The procurement involves a framework agreement setup to ensure the involvement of suitably qualified partners.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in geologging, topographical, and well-support services. Businesses capable of leveraging drone technology for surveys or those with experience in down borehole monitoring could greatly benefit from this tender. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate due to the suitability conditions set for potential partners. Engaging in this contract could help businesses expand their service offerings, increase their market presence across multiple UK regions, and engage with a central government body, potentially opening doors to further contracts in the public sector.

## Notice

The Mining Remediation Authority (MRA) manages the effects of past coal mining, including managing mine water pollution from both coal and metal mines, handling subsidence damage claims which are not the responsibility of licensed coal mine operators, and managing other mining legacy issues. The MRA has a requirement for: Wireline Geologging and other down borehole monitoring & Topographical Surveys including those conducted via Drones. This notice is intended to inform interested parties that the MRA is intending to launch a procurement in January 2027 to find suitably qualified and experienced partners. This notice is not a call for competition and is purely advisory at this time.

### Planning Information

Interested parties should register their details on our Inbye EOI site. Please find the link here
https://inbye.coal.gov.uk/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=915&Culture=en-GB
More information on the scope requirements, procurement strategy and how to register your interest and information on the event will be sent to interested parties on receipt of interest.
This notice is issued for information and engagement purposes only and does not constitute a call for competition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066899-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 7 Jan 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2027 - 1 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

### Codes

- 71351810 - Topographical services
- 76440000 - Well-logging services
- 76460000 - Well-support services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 14:46 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066899-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066899-2026
  15th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://inbye.coal.gov.uk/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=915&Culture=en-GB
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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