Research and experimental development services

Tender description

The Coal Authority is devising a trial programme to develop mine water treatment technologies to become the recognised world leader in this field. It is anticipated that there will be 8 trials of varying complexities to be carried out over initially a 24 month period. A partner will be required to provide the following resources: — Comprehensive water industry knowledge in developing trials and schemes for research and development purposes, — The engineering knowledge to translate concept sketches provided by the Coal Authority into fully-functioning trial equipment installed on-site in Wakefield, — The supply of skilled operative labour that is capable of carrying out hands-on trials with access to mechanical; electrical and instrumentation/control resources for troubleshooting. A partner will be required to provide the following resources: — Comprehensive water industry knowledge in developing trials and schemes for research and development purposes, — The engineering knowledge to translate concept sketches provided by the Coal Authority into fully-functioning trial equipment installed on-site in Wakefield, — The supply of skilled operative labour that is capable of carrying out hands-on trials with access to mechanical; electrical and instrumentation/control resources for troubleshooting. The suppliers' operatives will be able to take technical instructions from the Coal Authority. The suppliers' project manager will provide operatives will all the necessary support during the trials to ensure that all trials are well controlled, — It is a key requirement that all supplier staff constructively provide challenge to the Coal Authority to actively add value to this trial programme, — High level of health and safety awareness and behavioural discipline.