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title: "Boston Barrier Archaelogical Investigations"
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# Boston Barrier Archaelogical Investigations

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-008488b8-c3d3-4d0c-a38e-2a468592e6d8

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal conducted a tender for the "Boston Barrier Archaeological Investigations," aimed at providing archaeological investigation services for the Boston Barrier Project in Lincolnshire, United Kingdom. This procurement process has reached completion, with the contract active from 1st August 2017 to 31st October 2017. The total contract value was £31,159, and although the minimum bid amount was set at £2,723, the awarded contract to Wessex Archaeology was valued at £24,383. The procurement was categorised under services, specifically focusing on geophysical surveys of archaeological sites.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in archaeological services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the industry. Companies with experience in geophysical surveys or archaeological investigations will be particularly well-suited to engage in similar future contracts. The project showcases the potential for businesses to expand their portfolios by participating in public procurement processes within the cultural heritage sector.

## Notice

The provision of archaeological investigation services at Boston Haven Lincolnshire for Boston Barrier Project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e27c8ca9-a404-41e7-a611-051d62634e9f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 31 Oct 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,159 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,383 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 6EB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WESSEX ARCHAEOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351720 - Geophysical surveys of archaeological sites

## Release History

- 1 May 2018 at 13:15 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e27c8ca9-a404-41e7-a611-051d62634e9f
- 1 May 2018 at 10:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e27c8ca9-a404-41e7-a611-051d62634e9f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e27c8ca9-a404-41e7-a611-051d62634e9f
  1st May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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