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Whitehouse Archaeological Mitigation Excavation for Cricket Ground Works

Milton Keynes City Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

28 Aug 2026 at 13:25

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

31 Jul 2026 at 16:08

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes City Council sought an archaeological mitigation excavation service for works associated with the proposed Whitehouse cricket ground and playing fields. The requirement covers a programme of archaeological investigation, excavation and mitigation, together with topographical surveying of archaeological sites and reporting. The appointed provider is expected to record any significant archaeological remains while supporting efficient construction of the playing fields. The procurement is classified as works and concerns excavation at archaeological sites and related archaeological services. Delivery is in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. The requirement was for a suitably qualified archaeological consultant and contractor able to manage the investigation, mitigation and reporting programme as one service.

The procurement reached the tender stage: the Council invited offers through an below-threshold open competition, with tenders submitted electronically through its In-Tend e-tendering portal. Enquiries were due by 14 August 2026 at 23:59, and tenders by 24 August 2026 at 12:00. The proposed contract period was 17 September 2026 to 16 May 2027, approximately eight months. The estimated tender value was £115,000 excluding VAT and £138,000 including VAT. There was one lot. The award criteria were set out in the tender documents. The procurement was subsequently cancelled on 24 August 2026 because no bids were received.

This opportunity suited an archaeological consultancy and fieldwork contractor able to deliver excavation and mitigation works for a construction project, rather than a provider of general building or groundworks alone. Relevant capability included planning and carrying out archaeological investigation, identifying and recording significant remains, undertaking associated topographical survey work, and producing the required archaeological reports. The requirement also suited organisations able to coordinate archaeological activity with the efficient construction of cricket-ground playing fields and to provide both consultancy and contractor functions. Suppliers needed to be suitably qualified for the archaeological work and capable of managing the full programme from investigation through mitigation and reporting. The single-lot structure was appropriate for a provider able to deliver the complete service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Whitehouse Archaeological Mitigation Excavation for Cricket Ground Works

Notice Description

Milton Keynes City Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Archaeological Mitigation Excavation for Cricket Ground Works. The Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified archaeological consultant and contractor to deliver a programme of archaeological investigation, mitigation, and reporting works to support the proposed development. This project aims to deliver a balanced archaeological strategy that ensures any significant archaeological remains are recorded while enabling the efficient construction of the playing fields. The Council proposes to enter into a contract that will be for a term of an estimated eight months with the successful tenderer.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d931
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082185-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45112450 - Excavation work at archaeological sites

71351811 - Topographical surveys of archaeological sites

71351914 - Archaeological services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Sep 2026 - 16 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Milton Keynes City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Postcode Area
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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