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Post Excavation Reporting at Harlech Castle

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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18 Jul 2025 at 09:32

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Post Excavation Reporting at Harlech Castle," managed by the Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government, falls under the direct procurement method without competition. The assigned industry category is archaeological services, specifically classified under CPV 71351914. This contract is geographically situated in the UK region, with services offered in Cardiff and delivery in the United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 25th June 2025, and it is operational from 26th June 2025 to 25th August 2025. The contract is valued at £39,099.60 gross (£32,583.00 net). The legal basis is grounded in the 2023 UKPGA legislation.

This tender presents opportunities particularly for businesses involved in post-excavation archaeological analysis and reporting. Given that the task involves specific knowledge of prior excavation work, businesses with historical records and expertise in archaeological data management are exceptionally well-suited to contribute. The opportunity is most relevant for Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) like Archaeology Wales Ltd, which has been identified as the supplier following the absence of a competitive bidding process, utilising their prior involvement and possession of required excavation records. For firms looking to engage in government contracts, partnering with main contractors or leveraging unique expertise can open doors to similar non-competitive award scenarios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Excavation Reporting at Harlech Castle

Notice Description

Award of a contract for the post excavation analysis, reporting and publication of excavation work at Harlech Castle following improvement works at the site during 2013/14. No competitive process was followed as the supplier in question were appointed by the main contractor for the scheme (no longer operating as a business) and hold the records and samples that require reporting on.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0561f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041213-2025
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
SME

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
£32,583 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2025 - 25 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Chris Wilson
Contact Email
cpsprocurementadvice@gov.wales
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCHAEOLOGY WALES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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