Whitehouse Archaeological Mitigation Excavation for Cricket Ground Works

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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.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d931
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072870-2026
Current Stage: Tender
All Stages: Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK4 - Tender 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: 31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline: 24 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 16 Sep 2026 - 16 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: MILTON KEYNES
Postcode: MK9 3EJ
Post Town: 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

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072870-2026
31st July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home
Tender documents are available on In-Tend portal, link given above.

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