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title: "GB-Colchester: Archaeological Works at Queens St Bus Depot"
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# GB-Colchester: Archaeological Works at Queens St Bus Depot

Buyer: COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d118a0c-092e-49b6-85d4-c3397ff19a27

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## Summary

Colchester Borough Council is seeking a contractor for archaeological works at the Former Queen Street Bus Depot, located in Colchester, CO5 8LJ. This tender is classified under the industry category of archaeological services and is currently in the active tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 23 April 2021. The project has a contract value of £500,000, with a minimum value of £100,000, and the works are scheduled to commence on 5 July 2021, concluding by 28 August 2021. The procurement process is being conducted through an open procedure.

This opportunity is particularly suited for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in archaeological services. Engaging in this tender could enhance business growth for companies with expertise in heritage conservation, excavation, and analysis of archaeological sites. Businesses that have experience working with public sector contracts in the East of England are encouraged to consider this project.

## Notice

Colchester Borough Council (the Council) wishes to commission a contractor to undertake Archaeological works at the Former Queen Street Bus Depot, Colchester, CO5 8LJ as detailed within the Specification. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae6b3ff4-e9ae-437d-8323-7235a9a45310 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Jul 2021 - 28 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO3 3WG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351914 - Archaeological services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2021 at 13:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae6b3ff4-e9ae-437d-8323-7235a9a45310

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae6b3ff4-e9ae-437d-8323-7235a9a45310
  31st March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Colchester:-Archaeological-Works-at-Queens-St-Bus-Depot/KDW99AY8K9
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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