Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The Coal Authority
200 Lichfield Lane
MANSFIELD
NG184RG
Contact
Peter Kobryn
Telephone
+44 7826874541
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
Mine Water Treatment Scheme Operational and Maintenance Contract
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45259000 - Repair and maintenance of plant
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
In partnership with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), the Environment Agency (EA), Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and Natural Resources Wales (NRW), the Coal Authority delivers a program of Water Treatment facilities covering 70+ mine water treatment schemes across England, Scotland and Wales.
The Coal Authority seeks to let an Operational and Maintenance contract for the management of these sites, additional assets and over 700 data sampling points across England, Scotland and Wales. The existing contract ends on 31st December 2024
The duration of the contract is expected to be 10 years, potentially with break clauses during that time.
The contract will require operation & maintenance of sites which are explained in more detail in the attachment to this notice.
In addition to plant there is a mixture of buildings and infrastructure, storage facilities and satellite offices to be managed. The sites are operational 24hrs a day, there is the requirement for stand-by support over evenings & weekends, including response times.
The service required under this contract is the operational, planned and preventative maintenance to the mine water treatment schemes, including but not limited to:
• Compliance with regulatory consents
• Adhering to health, safety and environmental standards
• Checks on treatment schemes, adjusting water levels to ensure optimum performance
• 24hr reactive response to incidents involving site failures
• Maintenance activities
• Pump lifts & equipment replacement
• Adjustments to the treatment process to ensure efficient use of chemicals & power
• Procuring chemicals & supervising delivery
• Water sampling & flow measuring data gathering/capture,
• Reporting on operational costs, safety statistics, risks and performance trends.
Additional services that could be instructed may include:
• Management of capital projects
• Managing, supervising & assisting in research and development projects
• Managing, supervising & operating pumping tests
The Coal Authority are committed to becoming a more sustainable organisation (environmental and social) & want to use our work to help deliver positive change in the communities we support. We have an ambition to be a net zero organisation by 2030 and we will continue to decarbonise our activities. The delivery of the services will be critical to achieve these ambitions & our sustainable targets.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 65120000 - Operation of a water-purification plant
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)
- UKK - South West (England)
- UKL - Wales
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Closed early engagement
Contract summary
Industry
Repair and maintenance of plant - 45259000
Operation of a water-purification plant - 65120000
Location of contract
NG18 4RG
Procurement reference
CA18/2/1/70 - 2
Published date
9 June 2023
Closing date
10 July 2023
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
In partnership with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), the Environment Agency (EA), Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and Natural Resources Wales (NRW), the Coal Authority delivers a program of Water Treatment facilities covering 70+ mine water treatment schemes across England, Scotland and Wales.
The Coal Authority seeks to let an Operational and Maintenance contract for the management of these sites, additional assets and over 700 data sampling points across England, Scotland and Wales. The existing contract ends on 31st December 2024
The duration of the contract is expected to be 10 years, potentially with break clauses during that time.
The contract will require operation & maintenance of sites which are explained in more detail in the attachment to this notice.
In addition to plant there is a mixture of buildings and infrastructure, storage facilities and satellite offices to be managed. The sites are operational 24hrs a day, there is the requirement for stand-by support over evenings & weekends, including response times.
The service required under this contract is the operational, planned and preventative maintenance to the mine water treatment schemes, including but not limited to:
• Compliance with regulatory consents
• Adhering to health, safety and environmental standards
• Checks on treatment schemes, adjusting water levels to ensure optimum performance
• 24hr reactive response to incidents involving site failures
• Maintenance activities
• Pump lifts & equipment replacement
• Adjustments to the treatment process to ensure efficient use of chemicals & power
• Procuring chemicals & supervising delivery
• Water sampling & flow measuring data gathering/capture,
• Reporting on operational costs, safety statistics, risks and performance trends.
Additional services that could be instructed may include:
• Management of capital projects
• Managing, supervising & assisting in research and development projects
• Managing, supervising & operating pumping tests
The Coal Authority are committed to becoming a more sustainable organisation (environmental and social) & want to use our work to help deliver positive change in the communities we support. We have an ambition to be a net zero organisation by 2030 and we will continue to decarbonise our activities. The delivery of the services will be critical to achieve these ambitions & our sustainable targets.
two.2.14) Additional information
The Coal Authority would like to invite interested companies to discuss the proposal of the contract and understand better our requirements for this tender .
We would welcome you to join us on 27, 29 or 30 June 2023 via video conference to discuss this opportunity
Please express your interest in attending by contacting Peter Kobryn Senior Procurement Business Partner: peterkobryn@coal.gov.uk
Any costs incurred by participating in this exercise will be borne by the participating organisations.
Please note that this is not a call for competition.
Any future procurement will be subject to a separate advertisement.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
8 January 2024
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
The Coal Authority would like to invite interested companies to discuss the proposal of the contract and understand better our requirements for this tender .
Please express your interest in attending by contacting Peter Kobryn Senior Procurement Business Partner: peterkobryn@coal.gov.uk
Any costs incurred by participating in this exercise will be borne by the participating organisations.
Please note that this is not a call for competition.
Any future procurement will be subject to a separate advertisement.