Planning

Archaeological investigations on 2 sites in the Kennet Valley

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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Planning

04 Jan 2024 at 13:42

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

21 Dec 2023 at 12:37

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

15 Dec 2023 at 15:42

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency is seeking an experienced archaeological consultant to conduct archaeological investigations on 2 sites in the Kennet Valley. The project involves excavation of floodplain soils at River Lambourn and River Kennet to facilitate river and floodplain restoration. The deadline for expressions of interest is 5pm on Tuesday 9th January 2024, with project completion by 31st March 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in archaeological services and works within the South East region of the UK. Companies with expertise in archaeological desk-based assessments, fieldwork planning, and managing construction activities should consider bidding. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, and the method is an open procedure with a contract value of £50,000 GBP.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Archaeological investigations on 2 sites in the Kennet Valley

Notice Description

As a member of the Environment Agency Fisheries and Biodiversity team, we are looking to deliver 2 river and floodplain restoration projects. Both projects require excavation of floodplain soils in order to create the necessary channel alignment or to source river gravels. We are aware of the archaeological interest of the Kennet Valley and wish to employ an experienced archaeological consultant to deliver for both sites: 1. Archaeological Appraisal 2. Written Scheme of Investigation (WSI) 3. Outline price for proposed field work identified in task 2. This element to be formally added to contract as a compensation event. Site locations: River Lambourn at Bagnor Estate and River Kennet at Kintbury Project completion: 31 March 2024 Key Skills: Archaeological desk based assessments, planning field work, managing field work including Health and safety of construction activities. The opportunity is being administered on Defra's e-tendering portal: https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome If you are interested in this tender, please ensure your company is registered on the above portal and email matt.chapman@defra.gov.uk to confirm your interest. Your company will then be added to the tender once it is published. ******Update 04/01/24: Please note that we have extended the deadline for expressions of interest and this will now be 5pm on Tuesday 9th January. Expressions of interest via email will need to be made on or prior to this date.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c93fe773-32cd-44e6-9903-87c8b59ac474
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a72e3d85-679f-49d0-a557-8251268da899
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71351914 - Archaeological services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Jan 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Feb 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN11 1LD
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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