Ground Investigation Framework Renewal

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        "description": "Supplier Questionnaire\nThank you to all organisations that have already expressed an interest in the Ground Investigation (GI) Framework Renewal and Ground Stabilisation Works by Drilling & Grouting (D&G) Framework Renewal.\nThe supplier market engagement questionnaire is now available and can be accessed using the link below:\nQuestionnaire Link:\n https://inbye.coal.gov.uk/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Sourcing/DocumentMain.aspx?ProjectId=925&DocumentId=926&ApplicationInstanceID=2c1dfc0f-5f56-4ca8-b835-c2254eacf1f6\nResponse Deadline:\n 10:00am on Friday 4 September 2026\nIf your organisation already has an InBye account, please log in using your existing credentials and access the questionnaire via the link above.\nIf your organisation is not currently registered on InBye:\nClick the questionnaire link above.\nFollow the supplier registration process on the InBye portal.\nComplete the requested organisation and contact details.\nOnce registration has been completed, log in and access the questionnaire.\nComplete and submit your response by the stated deadline.\nUse of the InBye portal is free of charge; however, supplier registration may be required before access to the questionnaire can be granted.\nShould you experience any difficulties registering or accessing the questionnaire, please contact the Procurement Team at:\nprocurement@miningremediation.gov.uk\nThis questionnaire is being conducted for preliminary market engagement purposes only and does not form part of any procurement process or call for competition. Responses will not be evaluated or scored and will be used solely to help inform the future procurement strategy, framework structure, specification development and framework design.\nThe Mining Remediation Authority welcomes participation from organisations with experience in delivering ground investigation works, drilling and grouting works, and associated specialist services.\nhttps://inbye.coal.gov.uk/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Sourcing/DocumentMain.aspx?ProjectId=925&DocumentId=926&ApplicationInstanceID=2c1dfc0f-5f56-4ca8-b835-c2254eacf1f6\n_________________________________"
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        "description": "Supplier Questionnaire\nSupplier feedback will be gathered through a market engagement questionnaire, which is currently being finalised.\nInterested suppliers should email the MRA Procurement Team at procurement@miningremediation.gov.uk using the subject line:\n\"Ground Investigation Framework Renewal - Market Engagement\"\nSuppliers should provide:\n•\tOrganisation name\n•\tMain contact name\n•\tJob title or role\n•\tEmail address\n•\tTelephone number (if available)\n•\tBrief description of services provided\n•\tRegions of interest\n•\tWhether the organisation is an SME, if the supplier wishes to provide this information\nSuppliers are requested to send their details by 5:00pm on Friday 21 August 2026 to support the Authority's planning and administration of the market engagement process. MRA reserves the right to accept expressions of interest received after this date where appropriate.\nOnce available, MRA will issue the questionnaire link to suppliers who have provided their details.\nMRA welcomes participation from organisations with experience in delivering ground investigation works and associated services. \nRelevant capabilities may include:\n•\tRotary and cable percussion drilling\n•\tTrial pits, boreholes and site sampling\n•\tGroundwater and gas monitoring installations\n•\tIn-situ testing and laboratory testing management\n•\tGeotechnical and geoenvironmental investigations\n•\tGeological and engineering reporting\nSuppliers with experience supporting infrastructure, environmental remediation, mining legacy, land regeneration or geotechnical projects are encouraged to participate.\nSuppliers may hold recognised industry accreditations such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, CHAS, Constructionline or equivalent standards.\nMRA may undertake market engagement activities including questionnaires, supplier surveys, webinars or supplier information sessions.\nInformation gathered through this engagement will be used solely to support the development of the future procurement strategy and associated procurement documentation.\n________________________________________"
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