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Faverdale/ Burtree Garden Village Cells LMO- Archaeology Works

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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04 Jun 2025 at 13:22

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed a procurement process for archaeological services titled "Faverdale/ Burtree Garden Village Cells LMO- Archaeology Works." The contracting authority is located in Darlington, United Kingdom. This procurement, awarded directly and classified under services, specifically archaeological services, was executed without competition, being below the threshold. The project initiated on 1st April 2025 and is scheduled to conclude by 30th September 2025, with a gross value of £108,000. The supplier chosen for this contract is Durham University Archaeological Services.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in providing archaeological services. Companies with large operational capabilities, like Durham University Archaeological Services, are particularly well-suited due to the scale of the project. This contract highlights the growing demand for heritage and environmental services linked to land development projects, opening avenues for businesses specializing in such domains to establish or expand their portfolios by engaging with public authorities like Darlington Borough Council.

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Notice Title

Faverdale/ Burtree Garden Village Cells LMO- Archaeology Works

Notice Description

Darlington Borough Council Faverdale/ Burtree Garden Village Cells LMO- Archaeology Works

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052c75
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029904-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71351914 - Archaeological services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@darlington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DURHAM UNIVERSITY ARCHAEOLOGICAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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