--- title: "Archaeology on the Edge" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-19a7db7c-00e4-42eb-b2d2-4eb96e579391" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-19a7db7c-00e4-42eb-b2d2-4eb96e579391" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-19a7db7c-00e4-42eb-b2d2-4eb96e579391.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-19a7db7c-00e4-42eb-b2d2-4eb96e579391.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY" published: "2018-09-11" --- # Archaeology on the Edge Buyer: SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19a7db7c-00e4-42eb-b2d2-4eb96e579391 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-19a7db7c-00e4-42eb-b2d2-4eb96e579391) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-19a7db7c-00e4-42eb-b2d2-4eb96e579391.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Archaeology on the Edge" is being managed by the South Downs National Park Authority, located in West Sussex, UK. This project falls within the research consultancy services industry category, with a total contract value of £7,000 and a minimum value of £5,000. It follows an open procurement method and is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 2nd October 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 15th October 2018 and will conclude on 6th May 2019, focusing on assessing archaeological sites at risk from coastal erosion between Seaford and Eastbourne. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in archaeological consultancy, environmental research, or related fields to contribute to an important cultural preservation project. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may particularly benefit from this contract, as it encourages participation from diverse suppliers. Companies with expertise in coastal erosion analysis and historical site assessment will find this tender particularly relevant, allowing them to leverage their skills to enhance their business growth through public procurement engagements. ## Notice A rapid survey of the coastline in the 1980's highlighted the loss of archaeological sites as a problem and identified a number of important sites under threat. Since that time, only two of these sites have been targeted by archaeological excavation and recording so there remain many more that have not, including a Scheduled Monument Iron Age hillfort at Seaford Head. It is proposed to conduct the project in two distinct phases. This contract concerns the first phase only, which is a desk based assessment of existing data and identification of the archaeological sites in respect of their position on the coastline and potential erosion rates. Through the assessment of existing historic environmental data and coastal erosion data, the project will identify the archaeology at potential risk from erosion along a section of coastline from Seaford to Eastbourne. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e977baca-b2a5-4857-a059-ea9a621539ae | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Oct 2018 - 6 May 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £7,000 | | 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 | SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY | | Locality | WEST SUSSEX | | Post town | Guildford | | Postcode | GU29 9DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) | | Local authority | Chichester | | Electoral ward | Midhurst | | Westminster constituency | Arundel and South Downs | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ## Release History - 11 Sep 2018 at 09:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e977baca-b2a5-4857-a059-ea9a621539ae - 11 Sep 2018 at 09:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e977baca-b2a5-4857-a059-ea9a621539ae ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e977baca-b2a5-4857-a059-ea9a621539ae 11th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/southdowns/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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