Planning

Carmarthenshire Scour Protection

  • Mining Remediation Authority

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-051678

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-058ec4

Published 27 August 2025, 3:54pm



Scope

Reference

CA18/2/1/127

Description

The Mining Remediation Authority (MRA) is seeking a contractor to construct scour protection along a stream at a former mine site in Carmarthenshire. The purpose of the scour is the prevent mine spoil from being eroded and causing pollution of the stream. The scour works are likely to comprise combinations of gabion baskets, rock rolls, geotextile matting, timber stakes and grassland translocation to stabilise disturbed areas. The site has numerous ecological and heritage designations so the scour works will need to protect and respect the site's unique value.

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 November 2025 to 31 March 2026
  • 5 months

Main procurement category

Works

CPV classifications

  • 45112450 - Excavation work at archaeological sites

Contract locations

  • UKL - Wales

Engagement

Engagement deadline

12 September 2025

Engagement process description

We are seeking to understand the nature of the market for our requirement and encourage contact from interested parties to help us finalise our procurement strategy.

We have a time sensitive requirement to construct scour protection along a stream at a former mine site.

The location for this work is in a remote part of Wales in Carmarthenshire.

If you are interested in this potential opportunity or would be interested in more details please contact us.

Natalie Earnshaw- Assistant Procurement Business Partner

natalie.earnshaw@miningremediation.gov.uk


Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


Contracting authority

Mining Remediation Authority

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRPD-5825-QDVY

200 Lichfield Lane

Nottinghamshire

NG18 4RG

United Kingdom

Contact name: Natalie Earnshaw

Email: procurement@coal.gov.uk

Region: UKF15 - North Nottinghamshire

Organisation type: Public authority - central government