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Provision of Strategic Archaeological Advice

EAST WEST RAIL

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15 Nov 2024 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

East West Rail, based in Milton Keynes, has completed the award stage for the provision of strategic archaeological advice under a direct procurement method. The contract, valued at £180,000, is set for a period from 1 November 2024 to 31 October 2029. The tender, classified under architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, primarily targets projects located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. Significant dates include the end of the tender period on 29 October 2024 and the award publication on 15 November 2024.

This contract offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in archaeological surveys and advisory services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-suited for this tender due to its suitability criteria. The direct procurement approach and the sizeable contract duration provide a stable, long-term project for the awarded supplier, Stephen Sherlock Services Ltd, enabling them to leverage their expertise and expand their market presence in the archaeological advisory sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Strategic Archaeological Advice

Notice Description

Provision of advice in relation to archaeological surveys

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b34aebbd-7ea1-4e22-ac67-a1585f82df46
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2975b462-a32d-450b-9e51-68457dbe3b6b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST WEST RAIL
Contact Name
Will Green
Contact Email
william.green@eastwestrail.co.uk
Contact Phone
8683

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 1EN
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STEPHEN SHERLOCK SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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