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Archaeological Strip Map & Sample

DRAYTON (ABINGDON) PARISH COUNCIL

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14 Aug 2023 at 08:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Drayton (Abingdon) Parish Council is seeking archaeological services for an excavation project in Drayton near Abingdon. The project involves targeted excavation work in accordance with archaeological standards and local planning policies. The tender, titled "Archaeological Strip Map & Sample," with a value of £28,000 GBP, falls under the CPV category of Excavation work at archaeological sites. The tender deadline for submission is set for 14th September 2023, with the contract period planned to start from 2nd October 2023 until 3rd November 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs interested in works related to archaeological excavations. Businesses in the archaeological services sector, particularly those with experience in strip mapping and sample excavations, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement procedure allows for competitive bidding, giving eligible businesses a chance to showcase their expertise in this field and potentially secure a contract with the Drayton (Abingdon) Parish Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Archaeological Strip Map & Sample

Notice Description

Drayton Parish Council requires a targeted excavation of the footprint of a multi-use game area (MUGA) proposed to be constructed on land at Drayton near Abingdon. All work will be undertaken in accordance with the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists Code of Conduct (CIfA 2014a) and relevant Standards and Guidance (CIfA 2014b), and local and national planning policies. The site lies on the northern edge of Drayton, Oxfordshire (SU 47799 95151 The general aims of the strip, map and sample excavation (SMS) are to determine and understand the nature, function, and character of the archaeological remains within their cultural and environmental setting. This will be achieved through the excavation and recording an appropriate sample of the features identified. The specific aims and objectives of the works are: * To determine the presence or absence of any archaeological remains which may survive. * To determine or confirm the approximate extent of any surviving remains. * To determine the date range of any surviving remains by artefactual or other means. * To determine the condition and state of preservation of any remains. * To determine the degree of complexity of any surviving horizontal or vertical stratigraphy. * To assess the associations and implications of any remains encountered with reference to the historic landscape. * To determine the potential of the site to provide palaeoenvironmental and/or economic evidence, and the forms in which such evidence may survive. * To determine the implications of any remains with reference to economy, status utility and social activity. * To ensure there is no detrimental impact on archaeological remains that are to be preserved in situ

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/444c2941-c95a-4819-8b91-c966dd8d3b40
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45112450 - Excavation work at archaeological sites

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2023 - 3 Nov 2023 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
DRAYTON (ABINGDON) PARISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
clerk@draytonpc.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 4LH
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Drayton
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

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