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Clydach Ironworks - Provision of Archaeological Clerk of Works

MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 May 2025 at 15:09

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Tender

15 Apr 2025 at 11:37

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Summary of the contracting process

Monmouthshire County Council has awarded a contract under the tender titled "Clydach Ironworks – Provision of Archaeological Clerk of Works," aimed at facilitating archaeological activities during the consolidation works at Clydach Ironworks, located in Usk, Monmouthshire. The procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically targeting archaeological services, including geophysical and topographical surveys. The contracting process progressed through an open method, with the tender closing on 30th April 2025 and the award period concluding on 2nd May 2025. The contract has been awarded to Black Mountains Archaeology Ltd and was officially signed on 8th May 2025, marking the process as currently in the award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in archaeological services, particularly those with expertise in preparing and conducting archaeological frameworks, watching briefs, and 3D surveys. Companies capable of managing project administration based on the outlined 16-week schedule and proficiency in photorealistic 3D modelling will find this contract beneficial for their business growth. The open procurement method allowed for competitive bidding and was particularly suited to organisations with capabilities to meet detailed archaeological and reporting requirements. Such ventures can enhance their portfolios by participating in heritage conservation projects, thereby establishing or reinforcing their presence in the archaeological and historical preservation industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Clydach Ironworks - Provision of Archaeological Clerk of Works

Notice Description

To provide archaeological clerk of works role during consolidation worksat Clydach Ironworks in Monmouthshire..To include:- Preparation of WSI for works as Schedule of Works, to placeconsolidation works into an archaeological framework and meet therequirements of the SMC conditions.- Project admin based on 16 week site programme.- Archaeological watching brief based on 16 week site programme, twodays per week over the 16 week programme for archaeologicalmonitoring in the form of an archaeological watching brief. Number of days required can be escalated up or down according to the requirements of the consolidation programme.- Post works 3D survey of the ironworks to produce metrically accuraterendered photorealistic 3D modelling of the survey area, buildings andgeneral scenes georeferenced with high accuracy.- Reporting for required works. A report and analysis of findings is required to fulfil Scheduled Monument Consent and professional requirements. This usually takes the form of grey literature report and academic journal entry.- Reporting to, and meetings with, the Client and 3rd partyconsultants / contractors as required for effective delivery of the contract..Potential Additional Works include:- 3 days evaluation and recording if required. Provision allows for up to three archaeologists for five days to evaluate, for example trenching by machine excavation, any given area or structure identified during the consolidation works.- Photogrammetric modelling of features. Generation of 3 measured 3Dsurveys during course of archaeological work, hosted on specialist cloud based viewer, to enable partners to collaborate with archaeological data ahead of any subsequent post-excavation reporting stage.- Additional reporting for potential additional works..For full details please see the Request for Quotation brief available on the Sell2Wales portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-149956
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=149956
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71351720 - Geophysical surveys of archaeological sites

71351811 - Topographical surveys of archaeological sites

71351914 - Archaeological services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20259 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Bradley Moses, Phil Sutton
Contact Email
highwayswasteandparks@cardiff.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1633644068

Buyer Location

Locality
USK
Postcode
NP15 1GA
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Monmouthshire
Electoral Ward
Llanbadoc and Usk
Westminster Constituency
Monmouthshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLACK MOUNTAINS ARCHAEOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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