Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c23-823d-73e7-8af9-085aae863aee/subsurface-surveying-of-water-for-build-up-of-sludge-or-silt pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Subsurface Surveying of Water for Build-up of Sludge or Silt [The Coal Authority](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-coal-authority) Estimated value Not stated Published 1 Mar 2018 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 We operate 47 sites where mine water is pumped to a treatment scheme before being returned to a water course. Raw mine water is generally acidic and in some cases it is chemically dosed. The main contaminant in raw mine water is dissolved iron. The dissolved iron forms an iron oxide known as ochre that precipitates on exposure to atmospheric oxygen. Ochre builds up in the settlement ponds & reed beds. The Coal Authority removes the ochre on a periodic basis. The measurement of ochre in settlement ponds is required for the following reasons: • For The Coal Authority to establish the quantity of ochre • To optimise the removal of ochre from settlement ponds The Coal Authority has explored methods to undertake surveys using remote- controlled boats with sonar technology. This has highlighted that the cost of survey equipment is dependent upon the skill level of the operatives. For example, professional surveyors are likely to use a range of methods for verification of their results whereas site operatives can require a single method of measurement. The Coal Authority is considering outsourcing this activity to a third party that has transferable experience in surveying sediment in water bodies. Ochre levels are likely to require some manual intervention because there may not be a defined transition between the ochre and water phases. We are exploring options to inform a possible future tender to gather information on measurement techniques that could be utilized for this activity along with methods for data presentation. The tender may include provision for the measurement of ochre levels as follows: • On a one-off basis to determine ochre quantity at a particular site • For a full programme of annual measurements at each site We are aiming to deliver an optimal outcome in terms of accurate ochre measurement. We have not yet decided upon what the model for delivery should be for this requirement. We would like to invite interested suppliers to meet with us at our Mansfield office during March / April 2018 to better understand our requirements and offer suggestions on how we might fulfil our objectives through a future tender process. Suppliers are invited to provide contact details for this to be arranged. If you are interested in attending this event or are unable to and would like information sent to you please express your interest by contacting us at no later than midday Friday 23 March 2018. We reserve the right to use any information shared within this market engagement to develop a mature service specification for future procurement purposes. Any costs incurred by participating in this exercise must be borne by the participating organisations. Following this exercise we shall determine if & how we will approach the market to secure the services. Please note that any procurement will be subject to a separate advertisement. 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