Planning

Borehole Framework

  • The Coal Authority

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-012731

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-03c628

Published 4 May 2023, 8:36am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

The Coal Authority

200 Lichfield Lane

MANSFIELD

NG184RG

Contact

Adam Beckett

Email

AdamBeckett@coal.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 7776589350

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKF15 - North Nottinghamshire

Justification for not providing organisation identifier

Not on any register

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/the-coal-authority

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Environment


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Borehole Framework

Reference number

CA18/2/1/79

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 45262220 - Water-well drilling

two.1.3) Type of contract

Works

two.1.4) Short description

Purpose.

The Borehole Framework is to construct boreholes to house monitoring wells which will provide data for the Coal Authority to assist with our ongoing monitoring of mine water levels across the country, or the construction of abstraction wells suitable for supplying future Mine Water Treatment Schemes.

Detail.

To achieve the above, we require competent and experienced contractor(s) to facilitate the advancement of Boreholes from depths of circa 60m to up to, and likely exceeding, 750m with completion diameters suitable to house and install a minimum monitoring well internal diameter of 100mm. All designs will be required to have a minimum life cycle guarantee of 20 years.

The contractor will need to demonstrate their ability to follow end product specifications and demonstrate their expertise in their preferred methodology of advancement and construction.

Location.

The Boreholes will be constructed in a wide variety of settings across former collieries to in and around urban areas.

Additional requests.

It is expected that all Borehole contractors will have the support of suitable Geophysical Contractors to ensure minimal deviation occurs, while completion surveys of the borehole to finalise outer diameters, confirmation of workings and continuity of grout within the borehole.

How to apply, questions and contact information.

This tender will be operated through our procurement portal Inbye with details on how to use in additional information below. This PIN will operate for 35 days from publication and we invite any queries or questions. Please contact Adam Beckett - adambeckett@coal.gov.uk

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £8,000,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:

Quantity of lots is to be finalised.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Borehole Framework

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45262220 - Water-well drilling

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC - North East (England)
  • UKD - North West (England)
  • UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
  • UKF - East Midlands (England)
  • UKG - West Midlands (England)
  • UKJ - South East (England)
  • UKK - South West (England)
  • UKL - Wales
  • UKM - Scotland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Coal Authority tenders are now being undertaken by the Authority's eTender portal InBye, details of how to register are attached to this notice.

Should you wish to participate in any electronic tender exercise you will need to register your company details, which will require the provision of some company information and agreement to terms and conditions to access the system.

Use of the system is free of charge.

In order to register please log on to https://inbye.coal.gov.uk/s2c/

Should you have any difficulties with this procedure, please contact Adam Beckett - adambeckett@coal.gov.uk

two.2.14) Additional information

This opportunity can also be located on Contracts Finder:

Link: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ae55a26-5117-45ff-bc9a-d6fad2d3c7d9

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

31 August 2023


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No