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HUMAN REMAINS AND EMERGENCY EXCAVATION 20121

Historic Environment Scotland

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Jul 2021 at 14:55

Award Notice
Tender

08 Mar 2021 at 11:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "HUMAN REMAINS AND EMERGENCY EXCAVATION 20221" is initiated by Historic Environment Scotland, based in Edinburgh, UK. This tender falls under the classification of archaeological services and is currently in the award stage. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract has an estimated value of £360,000, with a duration of 1080 days and the option for renewal. The deadline for submission of tenders was 21 April 2021, and the award date was also on this date, allowing for an engaged and dynamic procurement timeline.

This contract provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in archaeological services, particularly those with capabilities for rapid-response excavation and investigation work. Companies that possess expertise in handling unexpected discoveries related to human remains, as well as experience in dealing with sensitive archaeological sites, will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, firms that can demonstrate strong financial standing and hold the requisite insurance coverage will strengthen their bids, positioning them for potential growth through engaging with Historic Environment Scotland's ongoing and future projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HUMAN REMAINS AND EMERGENCY EXCAVATION 20121

Notice Description

This contract is for rapid-reaction small-scale investigation and post-excavation work after unexpected discoveries of human remains or after Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has received reports of new or accelerated threats at known sites of human remains. The call off may also be used where an immediate and obvious threat to a vulnerable archaeological site of high significance has been identified, and there is no other tenable alternative. The contract requires reporting to a standard archive level for each call out.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for rapid-reaction small-scale investigation and post-excavation work after unexpected discoveries of human remains or after Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has received reports of new or accelerated threats at known sites of human remains. The call off may also be used where an immediate and obvious threat to a vulnerable archaeological site of high significance has been identified, and there is no other tenable alternative. The contract requires reporting to a standard archive level for each call out.

Renewal: The contract will have an option to extend for up one further year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02994d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017828-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71351914 - Archaeological services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This will be re-tendered late 2025 if all the extension periods have been used.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Historic Environment Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 1SH
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AOC Archaeology Group

Further Information

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