Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c29-e100-704b-ab60-1dd97f7fee81/research-on-diffuse-pollution-from-historic-metal-mine-activity-in-the-uk awarded GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # Research on diffuse pollution from historic metal mine activity in the UK. [The Coal Authority](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-coal-authority) Estimated value £120,000 Published 14 Dec 2017 Deadline Closed 17 Jan 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender You are invited to submit a tender for providing the Authority with research on diffuse pollution from historic metal mine activity in the UK. The Authority is seeking to appoint a contractor or contractors to provide the service described in the scope document with effect from April 2018 This initial call is for expressions of interest on one or both of the topics detailed below. Successful applicants will then be invited to submit full proposals in due course. - Groundwater inputs: Investigation into the role of groundwater / baseflow in metal flux in specific water bodies / stream reaches. - Spoil heap inputs: The relative importance of particulate erosion/run-off versus infiltration/pore water in mobilising metals from spoil heaps (bankside soils) to rivers. This invitation to tender comprises the following documentation against which you are invited to tender:- - Instructions to Tender - Project Scope - Tender Response Form - Various Attachments Please be aware that this tender exercise will be undertaken via the Coal Authority's eTender portal hosted by Bravosolution. Should you wish to participate in this tender exercise you 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. In order to register please log on to [coal.bravosolution.co.uk](https://www.coal.bravosolution.co.uk) and should you have any difficulties with this procedure, please contact Bravosolution, the Authority's provider, on 0800 368 4850 (free phone number), who will assist you throughout the whole procedure at anytime. Although the despatch, completion and return of tenders will be undertaken electronically, the Authority will issue a letter to award the contract. Once your organisation is registered and you have been notified of your log in details, you should be able to log into the system and review the documentation for this project. Additional information: Please be aware that this tender exercise will be undertaken via the Coal Authority's eTender portal hosted by Bravosolution. Should you wish to participate in this tender exercise you 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. In order to register please log on to [coal.bravosolution.co.uk](https://www.coal.bravosolution.co.uk) and should you have any difficulties with this procedure, please contact Bravosolution, the Authority's provider, on 0800 368 4850 (free phone number), who will assist you throughout the whole procedure at anytime. Although the despatch, completion and return of tenders will be undertaken electronically, the Authority will issue a letter to award the contract. Once your organisation is registered and you have been notified of your log in details, you should be able to log into the system and review the documentation for this project Read full description ## CPV classification Research and development services and related consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/9e5df26c-e713-4f78-933f-295a1bf6feb3) 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. 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