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C013/2024/2025 - Doing Things Differently: Archaeology Collections

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government has awarded a contract for the project "C013/2024/2025 - Doing Things Differently: Archaeology Collections" to Headland Design Associates. This contract, signed on 3rd December 2024, focuses on creating a regional archaeology store to improve storage conditions for archaeology collections across Wales. The contracting process was managed by the Corporate Procurement Services of the Welsh Government, based in Cardiff, with Christine Wells as the contact point. The procurement category is services, specifically research and development consultancy and museum services.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in archaeological consultancy, storage solutions, or museum services. The project involves consultation, scoping, and preparing a feasibility study with costed options, which means it is ideal for businesses with expertise in these areas. Companies that can offer innovative storage solutions, digital preservation, and decarbonisation strategies for collections would find this tender particularly beneficial. The open procurement method encourages diverse and competitive bids, fostering business growth and collaboration in the cultural heritage sector.

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Notice Title

C013/2024/2025 - Doing Things Differently: Archaeology Collections

Notice Description

The Welsh Government wishes to commission a team of specialist consultants to look at options for shared storage for archaeology collections in Wales, taking into account the collections of the local and independent sector, national sponsored bodes, Cadw, RCAHMW and Heneb. This work will include consultation, scoping and preparation of a feasibility study with costed options making a recommendation for next steps.BackgroundIn 2023-24, Culture Division commissioned Headland Design Associates to review collections management in Wales ('the Review'), taking account of local authority and independent museums and our national sponsored cultural organisations (Cadw, Amgueddfa Cymru, National Library, Royal Commission and Welsh Archaeological Trusts).The Review's scope included storage, collections care, digital preservation and decarbonisation of collections more broadly across the local and national sectors. It identified several challenges our sectors face which are having a negative impact on their ability to provide appropriate storage conditions for their collections principally:* Buildings* CapacityThe Review identified areas for improvement and identified good practice. Its recommendations covered priority areas such as capital investment to improve existing storage and longer-term options such as shared storage. There were five key recommendations:A. Improve Current Storage FacilitiesB. Co-ordinate a Programme of Store ReorganisationC. Refit existing NonD. Create Regional Archaeology StoresE. Create a National Agricultural Collection StoreThis piece of work aims to take forward Key Recommendation D: Create a Regional Archaeology Store.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-144139
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=144139
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

92521000 - Museum services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Christine Wells, Corporate Procurement Services
Contact Email
christine.wells@gov.wales, cpsprocurementadvice@gov.wales
Contact Phone
+44 3000257095

Buyer Location

Locality
CAERDYDD / CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEADLAND DESIGN ASSOCIATES

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