The Mining Remediation Authority is seeking to establish a Framework for the provision of Mine Entry Inspection services across five geographical Regions. The Framework will support the inspection, recording and reporting of mine entries across Great Britain to help manage public safety and legacy mining risks. Services include planned mine entry inspections, condition observations, identification of hazards and defects, photographic evidence, inspection reporting, programme management and associated stakeholder liaison activities. The Framework will operate for four years from 25 April 2027 to 24 April 2031. There is no guarantee of work, volume or expenditure. Inspection requirements will be allocated directly by the Authority in accordance with the Framework documents.

Procurement Act 2023

Open procedure

The Mining Remediation Authority is seeking to establish a Framework for the provision of Mine Entry Inspection services across five geographical Regions covering Great Britain. The Framework will support inspection, recording and reporting of mine entries to assist the management of public safety and legacy mining risks. Tenderers may bid for one or more Regions. The Framework will operate from 25 April 2027 to 24 April 2031 and has an estimated total value of £1,200,000 excluding VAT. There is no guarantee of work, volume or expenditure. Inspection requirements will be allocated directly by the Authority in accordance with the Framework arrangements.

Tenders must be submitted electronically through the Mining Remediation Authority e-Tendering Portal (InBye - http://Inbye.coal.gov.uk/s2c/). Suppliers must complete and submit all required procurement documents and questionnaire responses through the portal before the tender submission deadline. Late submissions may not be accepted. Clarification requests must also be submitted through the e-Tendering Portal.