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RADIOCARBON DATING & BAYESIAN ANALYSIS

HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND

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24 Aug 2021 at 15:05

Tender

08 Mar 2021 at 16:24

Summary of the contracting process

Historic Environment Scotland is seeking tenders for the contract titled "Radiocarbon Dating & Bayesian Analysis" within the archaeological services industry. The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with a total estimated value of £400,000 for providing radiocarbon dating and Bayesian analysis of 150 to 300 archaeological samples annually. The submission deadline is set for 21 April 2021, and the project will take place in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in archaeological services, particularly those with expertise in radiocarbon dating and Bayesian analysis. Suppliers who can collaborate in research and offer guidance on sample selection and result interpretation will be highly competitive. Given the collaborative nature of the contract, organisations with experience in working with public sector bodies and an understanding of the necessary analytical methods will find this opportunity particularly advantageous for growth.

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Notice Title

RADIOCARBON DATING & BAYESIAN ANALYSIS

Notice Description

The proposed contract is for radiocarbon dating and Bayesian analysis (where required) of an estimated 150 to 300 archaeological and related palaeoenvironmental samples per year. It is expected that there will be a collaborative research element involving HES, archaeological groups working on projects sponsored or paid for by us, and the Supplier. It is also expected that all samples submitted will be at a macroscopic level. The contract also includes provision of advice to Historic Environment Scotland and /or the sample submitter on the selection of samples and the interpretation of the results. It is essential that expertise in Bayesian statistics is included in this provision, which includes providing Bayesian modelling/ analysis of results when requested.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The proposed contract is for radiocarbon dating and Bayesian analysis (where required) of an estimated 150 to 300 archaeological and related palaeoenvironmental samples per year. It is expected that there will be a collaborative research element involving HES, archaeological groups working on projects sponsored or paid for by us, and the Supplier. It is also expected that all samples submitted will be at a macroscopic level. The contract also includes provision of advice to Historic Environment Scotland and /or the sample submitter on the selection of samples and the interpretation of the results. It is essential that expertise in Bayesian statistics is included in this provision, which includes providing Bayesian modelling/ analysis of results when requested.

Renewal: Contract has an option to extend for one further year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02998b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020869-2021
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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Aug 20214 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Fiona Fretwell
Contact Email
procurement@hes.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1316688866

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 1SH
Post Town
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

SUERC (ADMINISTERED BY GLASGOW UNIVERSITY

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