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HE0221 Castilly Excavation (NP347)

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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11 Aug 2025 at 10:28

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Historic England, a central government authority, awarded a contract for the "HE0221 Castilly Excavation (NP347)" project. The contract focuses on archaeological services at the henge monument in Castilly, Cornwall. The buying organisation is based in Swindon, United Kingdom, reflecting their role as government advisors on archaeology. The procurement process is now in the award stage, having been completed with a gross contract value of £30,621.60. The contract, following a limited competition method, was legally based on the UKPGA 2023/54. Important dates include the signature of the contract on 8th August 2025, with project commencement on 18th August 2025 and conclusion on 31st October 2025. The industry category is services, specifically cabins and archaeological services, with delivery addresses spanning multiple UK regions, including UKC to UKJ.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in archaeological and heritage-related services, particularly those equipped to provide onsite facilities such as cabins and welfare units. Large infrastructure service providers could find potential business growth by participating in this specific industry niche. Companies like GAP GROUP LIMITED, which successfully secured this tender, demonstrate that businesses with robust support services can benefit from similar projects within the public procurement framework. This contract can lead to further opportunities, leveraging expertise in heritage site projects, making it ideal for companies looking to expand their portfolio in government contract work.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HE0221 Castilly Excavation (NP347)

Notice Description

Historic England, the Government's advisors on archaeology, are to work with heritage organisations in Cornwall to conduct a small-scale archaeological excavation on the henge monument at Castilly, Cornwall. The requirement was for a number of items to assist in the excavation including welfare units, tool store, water bowser etc..

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0584ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047580-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

44211110 - Cabins

71351914 - Archaeological services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,518 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2025 - 31 Oct 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
HISTORIC ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-he@historicengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 2EH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Mannington and Western
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GAP GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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