Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cdd-15ac-707f-9c12-f9dcf5eafe86/ground-investigation-framework awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Ground Investigation Framework [The Coal Authority](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-coal-authority) Estimated value Not stated Published 29 Sept 2023 Deadline Closed 10 Nov 2023 ## 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 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 Act 1991, 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) We are publishing this Framework opportunity to retender our Ground Investigation Framework, The Coal Authority requires 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. The works required under this framework will be located throughout the British coalfield areas which are split across the following five regions. • Region 1 - Scotland East and West • Region 2 - Cumbria / Northumberland / Co.Durham / Durham / Sunderland / Newcastle • Region 3 - North Wales / Cheshire / Lancashire / Merseyside / North Yorkshire / West Yorkshire • Region 4 - South Yorkshire / Nottinghamshire / Derbyshire / Leicestershire / Staffordshire / Shropshire / West Midlands / Warwickshire / Herefordshire / Worcestershire • Region 5 - Somerset / South Gloucestershire / Bristol / South Wales / Pembrokeshire / North Gloucestershire (Forest of Dean) These regions correspond with the UK Coal Fields. There may also be requirement for Ground Investigation within Mid Wales for examination of Metal mining fields. The framework scope is the provision of ground investigation works and 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. Interested parties can register for free ahead via the Coal Authority's Tender Portal Inbye at the following address: [inbye.coal.gov.uk/s2c](https://inbye.coal.gov.uk/s2c/) Use of the system is Free of Charge but will require some company information and agreement to terms and conditions to access the system. Read full description ## CPV classification Ground investigation services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/3e7445ff-8688-40fc-9989-917f4ef83602) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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