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15 Jul 2025 at 09:40

Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea is seeking services for archaeological investigations and historic building records at Foxhole River Staithes and Clyne Arsenic and Copperworks. This active tender, titled "Contract for Schedule Monuments: Archaeological Investigations", falls under the industry category of architectural and engineering services. The procurement process, initiated in July 2025, follows an open competition method, classified as below threshold, and is governed by UK devolved regulations. Located in Swansea, UK., the submission deadline for this tender is 5 August 2025, with an enquiry period ending on 31 July 2025. Interested parties can register via E-tenderWales for submission.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in excavation work at archaeological sites and related engineering services. With a contract value of £40,000, it appeals to SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand into historical and archaeological service sectors. Experienced firms with a track record in working on scheduled monument sites stand to benefit from Swansea council’s emphasis on quality, as they seek proposals that demonstrate adept management and reporting structures. Companies equipped to handle the challenges of conserving heritage sites will find this project particularly rewarding.

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Notice Title

Contract for Schedule Monuments: Archaeological Investigations

Notice Description

Archaeological Investigations and Historic Building Record at Foxhole River Staithes, and Clyne Arsenic and Copperworks

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055f05
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039804-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45112450 - Excavation work at archaeological sites

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Aug 2025 - 16 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
City & County of Swansea
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Postcode Area
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

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