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Archaeological Services

SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

04 Feb 2026 at 15:59

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

17 Oct 2025 at 10:07

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Severn Trent Water Limited, in conjunction with Hafren Dyfrdwy Cyfyngedig, has initiated a public procurement process aimed at acquiring archaeological services to support various utility projects across multiple UK regions, including West Midlands and Wales. The tender, titled "Archaeological Services," is currently in the tender stage and has been open for submissions since 4th February 2026, with a deadline for tender submissions on 2nd March 2026. Bidding entities should prepare for an engagement phase that includes desk and field tasks covered under a comprehensive framework agreement. Key milestones include the completion of the award phase by 1st June 2026, with the contract commencement expected on the same date. This procurement is conducted via an open competitive procedure, designed to attract suitable suppliers by leveraging a flexible and rigorous multi-stage process, including a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire and subsequent Request for Proposals.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses capable of providing specialised archaeological services, particularly those with experience in both desk-based assessments and field evaluations. The procurement encourages participation from SMEs, highlighting the project's adaptability to various business sizes and capacities. This framework is well-suited for businesses with a solid track record in delivering archaeological surveys, risk assessments, and compliance reporting, all within the context of supporting large-scale infrastructure projects. By joining this initiative, businesses can secure a role in long-term projects, potentially extending until 2036, thereby enhancing their market position and gaining expansive regional exposure in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Archaeological Services

Notice Description

This framework will provide archaeological and heritage services to support The Utilities projects. Suppliers will deliver assessments, surveys, investigations, fieldwork, reporting, and any specialist services needed to meet planning, regulatory, and project requirements. Services may include desk-based assessments, field evaluations, watching briefs, excavation, specialist analysis, reporting, post-excavation works, and the preparation of documentation required for planning submissions and regulatory compliance. Suppliers must work to relevant professional standards and ensure all recommendations and outputs are necessary, proportionate, and appropriate to the project.

Lot Information

Desk Based Assessments

Lot 1 covers early-stage archaeological and heritage work, including desk-based assessments, walkover surveys, heritage statements, written schemes of investigation, and project design documents. Suppliers will identify potential archaeological constraints, assess risks to the project, and provide recommendations for any fieldwork or further investigation that may be required.

Renewal: Extension options up to a total of 84 months (7 years)

Field Based Assessments

Lot 2 covers intrusive and non-intrusive archaeological fieldwork delivered during the construction phase under CDM requirements. This includes evaluations, trenching, watching briefs, excavations, monitoring, and associated post-excavation analysis and reporting. Suppliers must operate in accordance with CDM duties, ensuring safe site practices, competent supervision, risk assessments, method statements, and compliance with all planning and regulatory obligations.

Renewal: Extension options up to a total of 84 months (7 years)

Planning Information

Please fill in our microsoft form as follows : https://forms.office.com/e/LdhNHHJnNs

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ce84
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010130-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71351914 - Archaeological services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20268 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 1 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2036-06-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED
Additional Buyers

HAFREN DYFRDWY CYFYNGEDIG

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2LZ
Postcode Area
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

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