Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf3-7cc9-725a-8877-fcde2b276c19/framework-agreement-for-ground-investigation-works awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Framework agreement for ground investigation works [The Coal Authority](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-coal-authority) Estimated value £800,000 Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 27 Apr 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Ground Investigation Works Framework Agreement for the Coal Authority (“the Authority”) commencing on 1 August 2015. The Contract duration will be for a period of 4 years. The agreement is non-exclusive, and individual Works requirements will be instructed on an as and when required basis. The Authority is unable to guarantee the volume and value of allocated work. The Authority will appoint a minimum of two companies to deliver the framework, subject to this ensuring the full regional coverage required by the framework. Work Packages for individual requirements will be issued using the documentation for the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Short Contract. The works are to be provided in the coalfield regions, as part of the Authority’s response to surface hazards and for the future development of land and occasionally for the construction of mine water treatment schemes. Investigations may, however, be required for other areas of the Authority’s business and may also potentially be required for works associated with non coal related matters, which could be outside of the regions described. The objectives and deliverables of the Contract will be to provide the Authority with: • High quality of delivery of investigative works and reporting. • A collaborative approach to delivery of investigative works, focusing on value and continuous improvement, which may require engagements with other Coal Authority providers. • High standards of health and safety and environmental performance. • Delivery of investigation projects using the NEC 3 Conditions of Contract. It is the Authority's intention to undertake this procurement requirement via its eTender portal and details of how to register can be found in the attachments area. Additional information: It is the Authority's intention to undertake this procurement requirement via the eTender portal, hosted by Bravosolution, access to which can be found by following the instructions attached. Read full description ## CPV classification Construction work Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/4614f119-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile The Coal Authority: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-coal-authority) [Sector More Construction work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/construction-work) ## More tenders like this [Bannister Sports Centre Athletic Track Soft Market Testing Exercise · Harrow Council · 38 days left · 26 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1540d-d9e4-71cb-ad57-1603e9042fec/bannister-sports-centre-athletic-track-soft-market-testing-exercise) [Treloweth Community Hall Alterations and Extension Project · Carn Brea Parish Council · 49 days left · 7 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a154e4-4991-71db-baac-ffae413f1c41/treloweth-community-hall-alterations-and-extension-project) [Norwich City Verges Mowing 2026 · Norse Eastern Ltd · 30 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-5fd9-70eb-b920-a66dc3e661e1/norwich-city-verges-mowing-2026) [Gwasanaethau Toeau - Gwaith cyfalaf wedi'i gynllunio ac atgyweiriadau ymatebol / Roofing Services - Planned capital works and responsive repairs · Denbighshire County Council · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-6094-72b9-928b-5c887e7ceea4/gwasanaethau-toeau-gwaith-cyfalaf-wedii-gynllunio-ac-atgyweiriadau-ymatebol) [Repair of St Michaels and All Angels Church Wall · Aylsham Town Council · 31 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-6316-7235-8948-8f108b3da399/repair-of-st-michaels-and-all-angels-church-wall) [Building Minor Works · Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited · 26 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15408-9087-7003-bd47-df7bc19d7ff7/building-minor-works)