Notice Information
Notice Title
Radiocarbon Dating Research 2017
Notice Description
This procurement is for the provision of radiocarbon dating of an estimated 150 to 300 archaeological and related palaeoenvironmental samples per year. It is expected that there will be a collaborative research element involving us, archaeological groups working on projects sponsored or paid for by us, and the Supplier. It is also expected that all of the samples submitted will be at a macroscopic level. The contract also includes provision of advice to Historic Environment Scotland and /or the sample submitter on the selection of samples and the interpretation of the results. It is essential that expertise in Bayesian statistics is included in this provision.
Lot Information
Lot 1
This procurement is for the provision of radiocarbon dating of an estimated 150 to 300 archaeological and related palaeoenvironmental samples per year. It is expected that there will be a collaborative research element involving us, archaeological groups working on projects sponsored or paid for by us, and the Supplier. It is also expected that all of the samples submitted will be at a macroscopic level. The contract also includes provision of advice to Historic Environment Scotland and /or the sample submitter on the selection of samples and the interpretation of the results. It is essential that expertise in Bayesian statistics is included in this provision.
Renewal: After the end of the initial 36 month period HES will consider whether an extension of up to 12 months will be used.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-r6ebe6-0000503194
- Publication Source
- Public Contracts Scotland
- Latest Notice
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP296899
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Tender, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
45 - Construction work
71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
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- CPV Codes
45112450 - Excavation work at archaeological sites
45262640 - Environmental improvement works
71351914 - Archaeological services
90700000 - Environmental services
92520000 - Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings
92522100 - Preservation services of historical sites
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £400,000 £100K-£500K
- Lots Value
- £400,000 £100K-£500K
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 27 Sep 20178 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- 7 Aug 2017Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 25 Aug 20178 years ago
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Complete
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Active
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND
- Contact Name
- Not specified
- Contact Email
- procurement@hes.scot
- Contact Phone
- +44 1316688866
Buyer Location
- Locality
- EDINBURGH
- Postcode
- EH9 1SH
- Post Town
- Edinburgh
- Country
- Scotland
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLM Scotland
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLM1 East Central Scotland
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLM13 City of Edinburgh
- Delivery Location
- TLM Scotland
-
- Local Authority
- City of Edinburgh
- Electoral Ward
- Southside/Newington
- Westminster Constituency
- Edinburgh South
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288857&idx=5
10th July 2017 - Document 4 - Quality Schedule -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288857&idx=6
10th July 2017 - Document 5 - Pricing Schedule -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288857&idx=7
10th July 2017 - Document 6 - Form of Tender and Bona Fide Certificate -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288857&idx=8
10th July 2017 - Document 7 - Purchase of Services -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288857&idx=9
10th July 2017 - ESPD (Scotland) -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288857&idx=1
10th July 2017 - Document 1 - Instructions for Tenderers -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288857&idx=2
10th July 2017 - Document 2 - Project Outline -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288857&idx=3
10th July 2017 - Document 2 - Project Outline Annex 1 -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288857&idx=4
10th July 2017 - Document 3 - ESPD (Scotland) -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL288857
Radiocarbon Dating Research 2017 - This procurement is for the provision of radiocarbon dating of an estimated 150 to 300 archaeological and related palaeoenvironmental samples per year. It is expected that there will be a collaborative research element involving us, archaeological groups working on projects sponsored or paid for by us, and the Supplier. It is also expected that all of the samples submitted will be at a macroscopic level. The contract also includes provision of advice to Historic Environment Scotland and /or the sample submitter on the selection of samples and the interpretation of the results. It is essential that expertise in Bayesian statistics is included in this provision. -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP296899
Radiocarbon Dating Research 2017 - This procurement is for the provision of radiocarbon dating of an estimated 150 to 300 archaeological and related palaeoenvironmental samples per year. It is expected that there will be a collaborative research element involving us, archaeological groups working on projects sponsored or paid for by us, and the Supplier. It is also expected that all of the samples submitted will be at a macroscopic level. The contract also includes provision of advice to Historic Environment Scotland and /or the sample submitter on the selection of samples and the interpretation of the results. It is essential that expertise in Bayesian statistics is included in this provision.
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