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RADIOCARBON DATING & BAYESIAN ANALYSIS

Historic Environment Scotland

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Aug 2021 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

08 Mar 2021 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "RADIOCARBON DATING & BAYESIAN ANALYSIS" has been awarded to SUERC (administered by Glasgow University) by Historic Environment Scotland, a non-departmental public body based in Edinburgh, UK. This procurement process falls within the services category and employs an open procedure. The contract, valued at £400,000, involves the provision of radiocarbon dating and Bayesian analysis for approximately 150 to 300 archaeological samples annually. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract officially signed on 24 August 2021, following a tender period that concluded on 21 April 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in archaeological research, environmental analysis, and statistical modelling services, especially those with expertise in Bayesian statistics, to collaborate with Historic Environment Scotland and other archaeological entities. The nature of this work allows SMEs in the conservation and academia sectors to offer their services while potentially expanding their capabilities. Businesses that can demonstrate strong financial stability, relevant experience, and the ability to engage in collaborative research will be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders, anticipated to re-tender in late 2025.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RADIOCARBON DATING & BAYESIAN ANALYSIS

Notice Description

The proposed contract is for radiocarbon dating and Bayesian analysis (where required) 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 HES, archaeological groups working on projects sponsored or paid for by us, and the Supplier. It is also expected that all 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, which includes providing Bayesian modelling/ analysis of results when requested.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The proposed contract is for radiocarbon dating and Bayesian analysis (where required) 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 HES, archaeological groups working on projects sponsored or paid for by us, and the Supplier. It is also expected that all 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, which includes providing Bayesian modelling/ analysis of results when requested.

Renewal: Contract has an option to extend for one further year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000646844
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG425332
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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20215 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Historic Environment Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 1SH
Postcode Area
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

SUERC (administered by Glasgow University)

Further Information

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