Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
The Coal Authority
200 Lichfield Lane
MANSFIELD
NG184RG
UK
Contact person: Adam Beckett
Telephone: +44 7776589350
E-mail: AdamBeckett@coal.gov.uk
NUTS: UKF15
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/the-coal-authority
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Environment
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Borehole Framework
Reference number: CA18/2/1/79
II.1.2) Main CPV code
45262220
II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
II.1.4) Short description
Purpose.
The Borehole Framework is to construct boreholes to house monitoring wells which will provide data for the Coal Authority to assist with our ongoing monitoring of mine water levels across the country, or the construction of abstraction wells suitable for supplying future Mine Water Treatment Schemes.
Detail.
To achieve the above, we require competent and experienced contractor(s) to facilitate the advancement of Boreholes from depths of circa 60m to up to, and likely exceeding, 750m with completion diameters suitable to house and install a minimum monitoring well internal diameter of 100mm. All designs will be required to have a minimum life cycle guarantee of 20 years.
The contractor will need to demonstrate their ability to follow end product specifications and demonstrate their expertise in their preferred methodology of advancement and construction.
Location.
The Boreholes will be constructed in a wide variety of settings across former collieries to in and around urban areas.
Additional requests.
It is expected that all Borehole contractors will have the support of suitable Geophysical Contractors to ensure minimal deviation occurs, while completion surveys of the borehole to finalise outer diameters, confirmation of workings and continuity of grout within the borehole.
How to apply, questions and contact information.
This tender will be operated through our procurement portal Inbye with details on how to use in additional information below. This PIN will operate for 35 days from publication and we invite any queries or questions. Please contact Adam Beckett - adambeckett@coal.gov.uk
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
8 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
Quantity of lots is to be finalised.
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Borehole Framework
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45262220
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
UKD
UKE
UKF
UKG
UKJ
UKK
UKL
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Coal Authority tenders are now being undertaken by the Authority's eTender portal InBye, details of how to register are attached to this notice.
Should you wish to participate in any electronic tender exercise you will need to register your company details, which will require the provision of some company information and agreement to terms and conditions to access the system.
Use of the system is free of charge.
In order to register please log on to https://inbye.coal.gov.uk/s2c/
Should you have any difficulties with this procedure, please contact Adam Beckett - adambeckett@coal.gov.uk
II.2.14) Additional information
This opportunity can also be located on Contracts Finder:
Link: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ae55a26-5117-45ff-bc9a-d6fad2d3c7d9
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
31/08/2023
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
04/05/2023