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CA18/5956 Construction, Environmental & Technical Professional Services Framework (CETPS)

Mining Remediation Authority · Public body

In brief

Mining Remediation Authority is looking for suppliers for architecture and engineering and IT and software work (North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, Wales, Scotland).

It is a framework worth up to £9,400,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 4 years, starting 21 June 2027.

It is split into 4 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 4pm, Friday 6 November 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 3pm, Monday 26 October 2026
Bids by: 4pm, Friday 6 November 2026

How bids are scored

Technical Criteria 50% · Commercial 50%

A balance of quality and price.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 8 bids per contract for architecture and engineering contracts in this region (from 128 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £9,400,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

Tender documents

In order to register for this opportunity please log onto - http://Inbye.coal.gov.uk/s2c/. Once a bidder is registered and you have been…

What the notice says

For consultants to be appointed onto the framework for the provision of professional services relating to addressing the impacts of past mining activities. These services include civil, structural and geotechnical engineering; mining and environmental assessment and management; specialist technical consultancy; professional secondment support; investigations into infrastructure and land damage; and environmental remediation, including mine water management and treatment solutions. Objectives and Requirement The Authority requires the Framework to deliver the following outcomes: •Support the Authority's statutory responsibilities and strategic objectives by providing timely access to high-quality specialist construction, environmental and technical professional services. •Protect and enhance the environment through the provision of expert advice, design, assessment, investigation, monitoring and remediation services that address the impacts of historic mining activities and associated environmental risks. •Provide access to specialist expertise and capacity where internal resources, skills or capability are limited, ensuring the Authority can effectively deliver its programmes and projects. •Deliver value for money through innovative, proportionate and commercially sustainable solutions that achieve the required outcomes while making effective use of public funds. •Promote collaboration and continuous improvement, working with the Authority to share knowledge, identify efficiencies, introduce innovation and support framework development throughout its duration. Support sustainable and responsible delivery, including environmental stewardship, social value commitments, ethical business practices and SME participation where appropriate. Provide reliable and high-quality service delivery, ensuring outputs are delivered to agreed timescales, quality standards and project requirements.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 38 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £9,400,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, Wales, Scotland?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Is one of the 4 lots a good fit?You can usually bid for one lot without bidding for the others.
Can you meet what the notice mentions: Social value questions, Framework agreement?The tender documents will say exactly what is required.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before 3pm, Monday 26 October 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before 4pm, Friday 6 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
Mine Water Treatment Schemes and Civil & Structural Engineering 21 June 2027 to 20 June 2031 What this lot covers Scoping, feasibility, design, supervision and project management services for mine water treatment schemes, civil and structural engineering interventions, existing assets and associated investigations.	IT services and software, Architecture and engineering	£6,000,000
Ecology and Wider Environmental Services 21 June 2027 to 20 June 2031 What this lot covers Multidisciplinary ecological and environmental consultancy services, including surveys, assessment, environmental impact work, monitoring, management and regulatory compliance. Sub-Lot 2a: Specialist Ecology Surveys, Assessments and Reporting Targeted ecological consultancy, surveys, assessments, technical reporting, mitigation strategies, licensing support and ecological supervision. Sub-Lot 2b: Specialist Environmental Monitoring, Compliance and Advisory Specialist environmental monitoring, audits, compliance assessments, environmental management, mine gas and water investigations and associated technical advice	IT services and software, Architecture and engineering	£1,400,000
Lot 3: Treatability Services 21 June 2027 to 20 June 2031 What this lot covers Multidisciplinary assessment, testing, optioneering and development of passive, semi-passive and active mine water treatment solutions, including laboratory, field and pilot-scale trials. Sub-Lot 3a: Passive and Semi-Passive Treatment for Mine Waters Specialist advice, assessment, testing and design relating to nature-based, biological, geochemical or gravity-driven mine water treatment processes. Sub-Lot 3b: Active Treatment for Mine Waters Specialist advice, assessment, testing and design relating to operated chemical, mechanical, electrical and process-based mine water treatment systems.	IT services and software, Architecture and engineering	£900,000
Consultancy: Planning and Delivery Oversight 21 June 2027 to 20 June 2031 What this lot covers Lot 4a: Planning and Consents Planning strategy and advice, feasibility studies, preparation and submission of planning applications, stakeholder engagement and management of planning and regulatory approvals. Lot 4b: Economic Assessment, including Cost-Benefit Analysis Cost-benefit assessment and economic analysis, including environmental and social valuation, to support decision-making and business cases Lot 4c: Project and Programme Management and Commercial Advisory Project and programme management, NEC contract management, construction oversight, delivery assurance, cost management, programme controls and commercial advisory services.	IT services and software, Architecture and engineering	£1,100,000

Timeline

28 April 2026Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 038421-2026
30 July 2026Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 072277-2026
23 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 090188-2026

About the buyer

Mining Remediation AuthorityLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for architecture and engineering

Five Rivers Environmental Contracting Ltd1 contract
GW Power-Safe Limited1 contract
JN Bentley Ltd1 contract
Peter Duffy Limited1 contract
Ridge and Partners LLP1 contract

All tenders and awards from Mining Remediation Authority

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From notice 038421-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 28 April 2026, last updated 23 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.