Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The Coal Authority
200 Lichfield Lane
MANSFIELD
NG184RG
Contact
Sarah Kendrick
Telephone
+44 1623637008
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
Scientific Services
Reference number
CA18/2/1/68
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
-Purpose
The Coal Authority operates over 70 mine water treatment schemes across the UK; these schemes primarily treat coal mine waters with a growing number of metal mine treatment schemes. In addition the Coal Authority has an active R&D department which undertakes a variety of UK wide mine water treatment trials.
The Coal Authority R&D team focus on laboratory and field scale trials on both metal and coal mine waters with the aim of developing novel treatment technologies and improving existing treatment technologies on our schemes.
In addition, the Coal Authority undertakes a range of works as part of a Public Safety & Subsidence activities that involve the monitoring and remediation of properties impacted by mining hazards including the build-up radioactive gases.
-Objective
The Contract is divided into two lots:
Lot 1 - covers the laboratory chemical analysis of samples and includes supporting services such as the supply and delivery of sampling materials, the collection of samples from various areas within the UK, the production of results certificates of analyses and the disposal of waste samples. It is envisaged that the analysis of mine water and related solid materials (including analysis of potential Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM) on rare occasions) will be the predominant element (Lot 1). However, analysis of potentially radioactive gases, may be required occasionally,
Lot 2 - covers the radiological monitoring of gas
- Services required
Services required under this contract are divided into two separate Lots and will include, analysis of samples, including analysis of samples obtained by the Authority, or on its behalf by a nominated Contractor or Consultant (LOT 1) and specialist radiological monitoring (LOT 2). The nominated person will be deemed the Engineer.
- Location
The contract requires the collection and transport to the laboratory facility of samples obtained at various locations throughout England, Scotland and Wales.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £200,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Laboratory Services
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
England
Scotland
Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Provider shall be required to provide suitably experienced and qualified personnel working in a high quality laboratory environment with accredited procedures (where possible) for all laboratory analyses, to the satisfaction of the Coal Authority or the Engineer
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Radiological Monitoring of Gas
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
England
Scotland
Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Provider will be required to provide suitably trained and competent individuals to undertake radiological monitoring and analysis as required by the Engineer.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
2 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
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This opportunity can also be located on Contracts Finder:
Link: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bad5cdbb-d1f8-4bbc-b946-d67a4d01881a