Scope
Description
The project involves the completion of a new mine water pumping borehole on land north of Brodsworth Country Park in South Yorkshire, following a compliant open tender under the new Procurement Act 2023 regulations.
The key objectives set by the MRA include, maintaining a deviation of less than 2m from the planned location, effectively screening and sealing overlying aquifers, and mitigating risks of mine water pollution. The project also aims to protect and enhance the environment, minimise disruption to local residents and businesses, and ensure safety for the communities served.
Additionally, the project seeks to actively manage risks, deliver best value through competitive procurement, and transfer risks to the most capable parties.
Contract 1. Brodsworth Monitoring Borehole
Supplier
Contract value
- £548,133.98 excluding VAT
- £657,760.78 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
9 January 2026
Contract dates
- 12 January 2026 to 26 June 2026
- Possible extension to 25 September 2026
- 8 months, 14 days
Description of possible extension:
Operational unforeseen circumstances to be dealt with as compensation events through the contract.
Operational risk report has also been undertaken in the ITT
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 76300000 - Drilling services
- 76442000 - Open hole logging services
- 76443000 - Other logging services
- 76530000 - Downhole services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Performance and targets managed through NEC4 ECC OpA Contract
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
DRILCORP LIMITED
- Companies House: 02691886
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXBW-8926-JCNP
Kinley Hill Farm
Seaham
SR7 8SW
United Kingdom
Email: info@drilcorp.com
Website: http://www.drilcorp.com
Region: UKC14 - Durham CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Mining Remediation Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRPD-5825-QDVY
200 Lichfield Lane
Nottinghamshire
NG18 4RG
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@coal.gov.uk
Region: UKF15 - North Nottinghamshire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government