Scope
Description
The Mining Remediation Authority (Coal Authority) was established by Parliament to undertake specific statutory duties, set out in the Coal Industry Act 1994, associated with licensing coal mining operations; managing property and the historic legacy arising from the ownership of the coal reserves and underground workings; settling subsidence damage claims not falling on coal mine operators and providing access to coalmining information.
The Mining Remediation Authority (Coal Authority) has a legal duty under the Coal Mining Subsidence Act1991, to repair properties damaged by mining subsidence in the five coalfield regions and where ever historic mining has taken place across the United Kingdom.
The Mining Remediation Authority (Coal Authority) employs over 300 people, based mainly at the head office in Mansfield with some field staff remotely based in order to enable a fast response to incidents in mining areas.
The Mining Remediation Authority (Coal Authority) is funded by grant in aid from the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ)
The Mining Remediation Authority (Coal Authority) is issuing this Prior Information Notice as part of a wider Market Engagement piece in order to inform interested parties of our need for Emergency Fencing call outs and remediation works to land or property which has been impacted by historic mining.
We are seeking to engage with suitably experienced and qualified partners who can help us with Emergency Fencing callouts as well as remediation to land & repairs to buildings which have been impacted by historic mining.
The Mining Remediation Authority (Coal Authority) is seeking partners who are able to work with us protecting communities who live above areas of historic mining. Works associated with this framework could include but are not limited to:
Fencing off surface hazards on an emergency on call basis
Ground Remediation
Repairs to Structures & Buildings which have been damaged as a result of historic mining
Minor to medium sized planned works in areas impacted by historic mining
Reactive works to ensure public safety
Maintenance of disused and historic Coal Tips
Repairs and maintenance to Metal mine water treatment courses
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £19,500,000 excluding VAT
- £24,375,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 30 November 2030
- 4 years, 11 months
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 34928310 - Safety fencing
- 45100000 - Site preparation work
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
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)
- UKL - Wales
- UKM - Scotland
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
30 November 2030
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
30 June 2025
Tender submission deadline
30 August 2025, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://inbye.coal.gov.uk/s2c/
Please note all details are estimated at this time and may be subject to change prior to the launch of the UK4 Tender Notice.
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Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 December 2025
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://inbye.coal.gov.uk/s2c/
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Please note, this is a Planned Procurement Notice and no documents are currently available.
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
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/mining-remediation-authority
Region: UKF15 - North Nottinghamshire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government