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Archaeology Fieldwork

NORTH WEST ANGLIA NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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09 Dec 2025 at 13:03

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, focusing on archaeological fieldwork required for the installation of ZedPod accommodation. This process took place in Peterborough, United Kingdom, within the UKH11 region. The procurement was in the service category, specifically archaeological services, and was executed under the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54. The contract was awarded to Apex Demolition Limited and covers a timeframe from 1st December 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement process has been concluded, with a gross contract value of £33,534.60.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in archaeological services and related fields to engage with public sector projects and expand their footprint in the industry. SMEs, in particular, could benefit, given the procurement method entailed a below-threshold process, which may have fewer competitive barriers compared to larger contracts. Companies with expertise in excavation and site management would find this project well-suited to their capabilities, potentially enabling them to showcase their services to central government public authorities like the NHS Foundation Trust, hence fostering business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Archaeology Fieldwork

Notice Description

Archaeology fieldwork required for the ZedPod accommodation installation. In accordance with the Trust's SFI's, 2 quotes were sought. Work includes: * Provision of Archaeological Contractor to liaise with designer team to fill in the gaps and assist in completing the WSI - the particular focus being on relation to the proposed trenching plan * Provision of all Preliminaries throughout the works inclusive of Site Management, Welfare Facilities, Fire Points, Fencing, Security etc * Provision of Archaeological Contractor to be in attendance during all excavation works including investigation and uncovering any features if identified * Provision of 20T Mechanical Excavator and suitably trained CPCS Operator to carry out excavation works * Provision of Banksman to be in attendance during all Excavation works due to proximity of existing utilities * Temporary stockpiling of excavated arisings including heaping up to ensure the site is kept clean and tidy * Upon completion of Archaeological inspections, all excavations are to be backfilled with the as-dug excavated arisings - all excavations are to be backfilled in engineered, compacted layers in accordance with Series 600 Highways Table

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f1bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081040-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£27,945 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
NORTH WEST ANGLIA NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nwangliaft.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE3 9GZ
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Ravensthorpe
Westminster Constituency
Peterborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APEX DEMOLITION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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