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Contract Award Notice

Ground Investigation Works

  • First published: 12 March 2024
  • Last modified: 12 March 2024

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Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-03e16f
Published by:
The Coal Authority
Authority ID:
AA20278
Publication date:
12 March 2024
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Contract Award Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

The Coal Authority (Client) 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 coal mining information.

The Coal Authority has a legal duty under the Coal Mining Subsidence Act1991, to repair properties damaged by coal mining subsidence in the five coalfield regions. The works are funded by grant in aid from central government, in order that the Coal Authority can discharge its statutory duty.

The 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 the coal mining areas.

The Coal Authority is funded by grant in aid from the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ)

In Q4 of 2023 a Open Competitive Bidding exercise was completed to retender the Ground Investigation Framework which expired in February 2024

The Coal Authority required the provision of Ground investigation services which includes general items, boreholes, rotary drilling, pits and trenches, sampling, in-situ testing, geophysical testing, instrumentation and monitoring, laboratory testing, chemical testing for contaminated ground and attendance at framework meetings with the Client.

Full notice text

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses

The Coal Authority

200 Lichfield Lane

MANSFIELD

NG184RG

UK

Contact person: Roger Martin

Telephone: +44 1623637400

E-mail: rogermartin@coal.gov.uk

NUTS: UKF15

Internet address(es)

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

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions

I.5) Main activity

Environment

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Ground Investigation Works

II.1.2) Main CPV code

45111250

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Works

II.1.4) Short description

The Coal Authority (Client) 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 coal mining information.

The Coal Authority has a legal duty under the Coal Mining Subsidence Act1991, to repair properties damaged by coal mining subsidence in the five coalfield regions. The works are funded by grant in aid from central government, in order that the Coal Authority can discharge its statutory duty.

The 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 the coal mining areas.

The Coal Authority is funded by grant in aid from the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ)

In Q4 of 2023 a Open Competitive Bidding exercise was completed to retender the Ground Investigation Framework which expired in February 2024

The Coal Authority required the provision of Ground investigation services which includes general items, boreholes, rotary drilling, pits and trenches, sampling, in-situ testing, geophysical testing, instrumentation and monitoring, laboratory testing, chemical testing for contaminated ground and attendance at framework meetings with the Client.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT: 6 500 000.00  GBP

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Lot 1.1 Ground Investigation Scotland East & West

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45111250

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM


Main site or place of performance:

This award is for Regional Lot 1.1 Scotland East & West

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Coal Authority required the provision of Ground investigation services which includes general items, boreholes, rotary drilling, pits and trenches, sampling, in-situ testing, geophysical testing, instrumentation and monitoring, laboratory testing, chemical testing for contaminated ground and attendance at framework meetings with the Client.

In order to facilitate this an open procurement was conducted. This award is for the regional Lot 1.1 Scotland East & West

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Social Value / Weighting: 10%

Quality criterion: Sustainability / Weighting: 5%

Quality criterion: Fraud Prevention / Weighting: 5%

Quality criterion: Technical & Professional Ability / Weighting: 40%

Cost criterion: Price List / Weighting: 30%

Cost criterion: Scenario / Weighting: 10%

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Lot 1.2 North East & Cumbria

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45111250

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKC


Main site or place of performance:

This award is for the Regional Lot 1.2 North East & Cumbria

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Coal Authority required the provision of Ground investigation services which includes general items, boreholes, rotary drilling, pits and trenches, sampling, in-situ testing, geophysical testing, instrumentation and monitoring, laboratory testing, chemical testing for contaminated ground and attendance at framework meetings with the Client.

In order to facilitate this an open procurement was conducted. This award is for the regional Lot 1.2 North East and Cumbria

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Social Value / Weighting: 10%

Quality criterion: Sustainability / Weighting: 5%

Quality criterion: Fraud Prevention / Weighting: 5%

Quality criterion: Technical & Professional Ability / Weighting: 40%

Cost criterion: Price List / Weighting: 30%

Cost criterion: Scenario / Weighting: 10%

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Lot 1.3 North West, North Wales & Yorkshire

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45111250

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD

UKE

UKL


Main site or place of performance:

This award is for the Regional Lot 1.3 North West, North Wales and Yorkshire

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Coal Authority required the provision of Ground investigation services which includes general items, boreholes, rotary drilling, pits and trenches, sampling, in-situ testing, geophysical testing, instrumentation and monitoring, laboratory testing, chemical testing for contaminated ground and attendance at framework meetings with the Client.

In order to facilitate this an open procurement was conducted. This award is for the regional Lot 1.3 North West, North Wales and Yorkshire

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Social Value / Weighting: 10%

Quality criterion: Sustainability / Weighting: 5%

Quality criterion: Fraud Prevention / Weighting: 5%

Quality criterion: Technical & Professional Ability / Weighting: 40%

Cost criterion: Price List / Weighting: 30%

Cost criterion: Scenario / Weighting: 10%

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

Lot 1.4 East & West Midlands & South Yorkshire

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45111250

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKE

UKF

UKG


Main site or place of performance:

This award is for the Regional Lot 1.4 East & West Midlands & South Yorkshire

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Coal Authority required the provision of Ground investigation services which includes general items, boreholes, rotary drilling, pits and trenches, sampling, in-situ testing, geophysical testing, instrumentation and monitoring, laboratory testing, chemical testing for contaminated ground and attendance at framework meetings with the Client.

In order to facilitate this an open procurement was conducted. This award is for the regional Lot 1.4 East & West Midlands & south Yorkshire.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Social Value / Weighting: 10%

Quality criterion: Sustainability / Weighting: 5%

Quality criterion: Fraud Prevention / Weighting: 5%

Quality criterion: Technical & Professional Ability / Weighting: 40%

Cost criterion: Price List / Weighting: 30%

Cost criterion: Scenario / Weighting: 10%

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

Lot 1.5 South Wales & South West

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45111250

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKK

UKL


Main site or place of performance:

This award is for the Regional Lot 1.5 South Wales & South West

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Coal Authority required the provision of Ground investigation services which includes general items, boreholes, rotary drilling, pits and trenches, sampling, in-situ testing, geophysical testing, instrumentation and monitoring, laboratory testing, chemical testing for contaminated ground and attendance at framework meetings with the Client.

In order to facilitate this an open procurement was conducted. This award is for the regional Lot 1.5 South Wales and South West

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Social Value / Weighting: 10%

Quality criterion: Sustainability / Weighting: 5%

Quality criterion: Fraud Prevention / Weighting: 5%

Quality criterion: Technical & Professional Ability / Weighting: 40%

Cost criterion: Price List / Weighting: 30%

Cost criterion: Scenario / Weighting: 10%

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S:

2023/S 000-028789

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1.1

Title: Scotland East & West

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

16/02/2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 20

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 13

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 20

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Soil Engineering Geoservices Ltd

2727976

Burscough

L40 8JS

UK

NUTS: UKM

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Strata Geotechnics Ltd

2590521

Kirkby in Ashfield

NG17 8GJ

UK

NUTS: UKM

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Rogers Geotechnical Services Ltd

5130864

Huddersfield

HD8 8LU

UK

NUTS: UKM

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:

Total value of the contract/lot: : 6 500 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1.2

Title: North East & Cumbria

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

16/02/2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 20

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 7

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 20

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Strata Geotechnics Ltd

2590521

Kirkby in Ashfield

NG17 8GJ

UK

NUTS: UKC

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Soil Engineering Geoservices Ltd

2727976

Burscough

L40 8JS

UK

NUTS: UKC

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Ian Farmer Associates (1989) Limited

3661447

Warrington

WA1 4RF

UK

NUTS: UKC

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Rogers Geotechnical

5130864

Huddersfield

HD8 8LU

UK

NUTS: UKC

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:

Total value of the contract/lot: : 6 500 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1.3

Title: North West, North Wales & Yorkshire

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

16/02/2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 20

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 13

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 20

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Strata Geotechnics Ltd

2590521

Kirkby in Ashfield

NG17 8GJ

UK

NUTS: UKD

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Soil Engineering Geoservices

2727976

Burscough

L40 8JS

UK

NUTS: UKD

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Ian Farmer Associates (1989) Limited

3661447

Warrington

WA1 4RF

UK

NUTS: UKD

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Rogers Geotechnical

5130864

Huddersfield

HD8 8LU

UK

NUTS: UKD

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:

Total value of the contract/lot: : 6 500 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1.4

Title: East & West Midlands & South Yorkshire

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

16/02/2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 20

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 13

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 20

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Strata Geotechnics

2590521

Kirkby in Ashfield

NG17 8GJ

UK

NUTS: UKF

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Soil Engineering Geoservices

2727976

Burscough

L40 8JS

UK

NUTS: UKF

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Ian Farmer Associates (1989) Limited

3661447

Warrington

WA1 4RF

UK

NUTS: UKF

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Rogers Geotechnical Services Ltd

5130864

Huddersfield

HD8 8LU

UK

NUTS: UKF

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:

Total value of the contract/lot: : 6 500 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1.5

Title: South Wales & South West

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

16/02/2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 20

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 13

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 20

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Strata Geotechnics

2590521

Kirkby in Ashfield

NG17 8GJ

UK

NUTS: UKL

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Soil Engineering Geoservices

2727976

Burscough

L40 8JS

UK

NUTS: UKL

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Spencer Quantum T/A Quantum Geotechnical

2928764

Abertawe

SA4 OFQ

UK

NUTS: UKL

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:

Total value of the contract/lot: : 6 500 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

The Coal Authority

Mansfield

UK

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

11/03/2024

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
45111250 Ground investigation work Demolition, site preparation and clearance work

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
rogermartin@coal.gov.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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