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Summary of the contracting process

Renfrewshire Council has initiated a public procurement process titled "The Big Dig 2018 - Consultant Archaeologist". The procurement is classified under the services industry and takes place in Paisley, UK. Currently in the tender stage, the process is open for submissions, with a deadline set for 14th May 2018. The contract is valued at approximately £60,000 and aims to engage specialist consultants to lead an eight-week archaeological dig, design engagement activities, and provide reports to the council.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the fields of archaeological consultancy, community engagement, and educational services. Companies specialising in archaeology and those with experience in delivering heritage projects would be particularly well-suited to contend for this contract. The focus on creating community engagement and educational experiences highlights the potential for businesses to leverage their expertise in historic preservation and public interaction, aligning with strategic goals for economic regeneration in the area.

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Notice Title

The Big Dig 2018 - Consultant Archaeologist

Notice Description

2. Renfrewshire Council are seeking to engage Specialist Consultants in archaeology. The consultant will be required to design; secure statutory consents; lead the delivery of an eight-week archaeological dig and associated activities and report back to Renfrewshire Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of the services can be summarised as: providing the Client with archaeological-based information on their next steps towards investigating a range of options to increase public access to the Abbey Drain / Walkway. This information will be based on analysis of current dig and knowledge of past digs. The current dig and associated activities, which form part of this project, will also provide opportunities for community engagement and learning about heritage. Information collected during The Big Dig will enable the Client to fulfil their evaluation requirements to external funders. Appointment of this post is dependent on securing external funding from Heritage Lottery Fund, the outcome of which is expected to be known late April 2018 and the Client reserves the right not to award a contract under this tender exercise. There are four main elements to this commission: Identifying and designing appropriate investigation works, community engagement activities and securing necessary consents including Scheduled Monument Consent (SMC) (Stage 1 services) archaeological investigation (Stage 2 Services) delivery of community engagement and educational activities (Stage 2 Services) analysis and reporting on each of the above including recommendations for next steps (Stage 2 Services) A full description of the services required under each of these main element headings is provided in section 2 below. The story of Abbey Drain / Walkway is unique and its historical associations with Paisley Abbey and the development of Paisley are of national significance. The Abbey Drain / Walkway presents substantial potential to develop a visitor experience within the Abbey Quarter based on the spiritual, cultural and social aspects of medieval monastic life in Paisley. Development of such a visitor experience would be in keeping with a number of strategic aims of Renfrewshire Council and it partners, including: Paisley's Heritage Regeneration Strategy, "The Untold Story" - a strategy which recognises that Paisley's wealth of heritage assets is a driver for economic regeneration Paisley Town Centre Action Plan 2016 -2026 Renfrewshire Strategic Economic Framework 2016 -2018

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000540245
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP330582
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71351914 - Archaeological services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,027 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20188 years ago
Contract Period
23 May 2018 - 30 Nov 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Renfrewshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GUARD Archaeology Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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