Tender

Archaeology Services for Southern Connector & Gablecross

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

06 Aug 2020 at 09:57

Tender Notice
Tender

22 Jul 2020 at 15:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council is currently conducting an open procurement for "Archaeology Services for Southern Connector & Gablecross," with an estimated contract value of £3.3 million. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, and suppliers must submit their tender responses by 4th September 2020, at 14:00 UK Local time. The contract will commence on 19th October 2020 and is expected to last for five months, concluding on 19th March 2021. The services will be rendered in the South West region of England, requiring qualified providers in the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services sector.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in archaeology or related fields, such as construction services or site preparation work. Companies that offer hire of civil engineering machinery and equipment are also well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process not only opens doors to securing a substantial contract but also enhances the visibility and credibility of participating businesses within the public sector landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Archaeology Services for Southern Connector & Gablecross

Notice Description

Swindon Borough Council invites contactors to expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of Archaeology Services for Southern Connector Road. The initial contract term will be for 5 months as stated in the ITT documents. Estimated contract spend is PS3.3m Full details relating to the Services are provided in the tender documents. To participate, Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the tender documents. In the event of difficulties registering as a supplier, please refer to the System Administrator Proactis support team ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com Tender clarifications to be submitted in writing via Messaging in ProContract tender portal by 28th August 2020, 1400 hrs UK Local time. The Council's responses to these clarification questions will be issued on the ProContract tender portal. Tender Responses are required to be submitted no later than 4th September 2020, 1400 hrs UK Local time via ProContract tender portal - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ Please note that this project has been advertised on Tenders Electronic Daily (TED) Contract Notice reference 2020/S 143-353000 Contracts Finder/ other web portals, however, Supplying the South West Portal, https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ is the only portal that includes all the relevant documents required to respond to this opportunity, bearing Project Id:DN488546

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-47d60b53-bf62-475f-b4eb-b6840b4bf6c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dce44189-90c8-4081-b75e-e4e8514093f1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45100000 - Site preparation work

45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Oct 2020 - 19 Mar 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Claire Bevan
Contact Email
cbevan@swindon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7341077568

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2JH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Eastcott
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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