Tender

Appointment of a Heritage Consultant for Archaeological Excavation

PENDLE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Nov 2025 at 13:32

Summary of the contracting process

Pendle Borough Council is actively seeking a heritage consultant for archaeological excavation and post-excavation analysis at Further Clough Head, Nelson, Lancashire. This initiative is a component of pre-commencement planning to advance a housing-led regeneration scheme, with historical significance spanning the Bronze Age to the 19th century. The procurement process has been categorised under geological and scientific prospecting services, with an open procurement method focusing on a below-threshold competition. Key tender activities are scheduled, with the closing date for submissions set for 23rd January 2026 and enquiries concluding on 16th January 2026.

This tender presents a favourable opportunity for businesses specialising in heritage consulting and archaeological services, offering a contract value of £125,000. Companies adept in documenting historical sites, possessing a skilled team with relevant experience, and capable of adhering to explicit timelines will find this contract aligning with their expertise. With criteria weighing on price, added value, and team qualifications, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this open competition, contributing to local historical insights while fostering organisational growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Appointment of a Heritage Consultant for Archaeological Excavation

Notice Description

Pendle Borough Council is seeking to appoint a qualified and experienced heritage consultant to carry out archaeological excavation and post-excavation analysis at Further Clough Head, Nelson, Lancashire. This appointment is being made as part of pre-commencement planning conditions to enable delivery of a housing-led regeneration scheme on the site. Earlier investigation has revealed Bronze Age and 19th-century industrial archaeology and further investigation of two areas of the site is required in order to record and catalogue the history at the site.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e768
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076475-2025
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71351000 - Geological, geophysical and other scientific prospecting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 29 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PENDLE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@pendle.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NELSON
Postcode
BB9 7LJ
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD46 East Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD46 East Lancashire

Local Authority
Pendle
Electoral Ward
Bradley
Westminster Constituency
Pendle and Clitheroe

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076475-2025
    24th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=84ae4cb6-22c9-f011-813a-005056b64545
    To participate, suppliers must register an interest before 12pm, 15th December 2025 to obtain access to the tender documents. In the event of difficulties registering as a supplier, please refer to the System Administrator Proactis support team ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com. Tender Responses are required to be submitted no later than 23rd January 2026, 12.00 hrs UK Local time via ProContract tender portal. If you require any clarifications on the tender documents, please submit these in writing via ProContract tender portal. The Council's responses to these clarification questions will be uploaded on the ProContract tender portal. Please note that ProContract, is the only portal that includes all the relevant documents required to respond to this opportunity, bearing Project Id: DN798425. No Tender submissions will be considered without completing the tender documents in full including attachments and returning them in alignment with the instructions within the tender document.

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