Award

HUMAN REMAINS AND EMERGENCY EXCAVATION 20121

HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Jul 2021 at 00:00

Tender

08 Mar 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Historic Environment Scotland is conducting a tender process for the contract titled "HUMAN REMAINS AND EMERGENCY EXCAVATION 20121," which focuses on services related to the rapid-reaction investigation and post-excavation work following unexpected discoveries of human remains. This procurement is categorised under the Built Environment, Conservation, and Tourism industry. Located in Edinburgh, UK, the contract had a tender submission deadline of 21 April 2021, following which the award period commenced on the same date. The method of procurement employed is an open procedure, and the total value of the contract is £360,000.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in archaeological services, conservation, or related fields to engage in vital investigative work on historic sites. Companies that are well-placed to compete for this contract would include small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess the relevant expertise and meet the specified insurance requirements. The contract allows for a possible extension, timed for re-tendering in late 2025 if the extension periods are fully utilised, providing businesses with an opportunity for sustained engagement in future projects.

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Notice Title

HUMAN REMAINS AND EMERGENCY EXCAVATION 20121

Notice Description

This contract is for rapid-reaction small-scale investigation and post-excavation work after unexpected discoveries of human remains or after Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has received reports of new or accelerated threats at known sites of human remains. The call off may also be used where an immediate and obvious threat to a vulnerable archaeological site of high significance has been identified, and there is no other tenable alternative. The contract requires reporting to a standard archive level for each call out.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for rapid-reaction small-scale investigation and post-excavation work after unexpected discoveries of human remains or after Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has received reports of new or accelerated threats at known sites of human remains. The call off may also be used where an immediate and obvious threat to a vulnerable archaeological site of high significance has been identified, and there is no other tenable alternative. The contract requires reporting to a standard archive level for each call out.

Renewal: The contract will have an option to extend for up one further year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000646688
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL422264
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71351914 - Archaeological services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This will be re-tendered late 2025 if all the extension periods have been used.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Fiona Fretwell
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AOC ARCHAEOLOGY GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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