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Community Archaeology Test-Pit Excavations in Charnwood Forest

THE NATIONAL FOREST COMPANY

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18 Dec 2025 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Community Archaeology Test-Pit Excavations in Charnwood Forest" has been completed, with the contracting authority being THE NATIONAL FOREST COMPANY, a central government public authority based in Swadlincote, United Kingdom. The tender involved the development and delivery of three community archaeological digs, each comprising 30 test-pit excavations. The procurement was conducted through a limited competition method, as the competition was below the threshold. The contract was awarded on 16th December 2025 to the University of Lincoln, for a period extending until 31st December 2026. The contract is valued at £60,648, with the primary location of services being the UKF2 region in the UK, falling under the services category, specifically archaeological services.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the archaeological services industry, particularly those experienced in managing volunteer groups and community-based projects. The project not only fosters community engagement but also offers potential future collaborations with governmental bodies like THE NATIONAL FOREST COMPANY. Enterprises with expertise in archaeological fieldwork, public engagement, and education are particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The awarded supplier, University of Lincoln, exemplifies the calibre of institution capable of combining academic resources with practical archaeological expertise to successfully fulfil such contracts.

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Notice Title

Community Archaeology Test-Pit Excavations in Charnwood Forest

Notice Description

Development and delivery of three community archaeological digs of 30 test-pit excavations in each selected village working with novice groups and volunteers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f92b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084399-2025
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

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
£50,540 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL FOREST COMPANY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
enquiries@nationalforest.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWADLINCOTE
Postcode
DE12 6BA
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North West Leicestershire
Electoral Ward
Ashby Woulds
Westminster Constituency
North West Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN

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