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title: "Quotation for Archaeology Test Pitting and Final Assessment Dig Jane Pit, Workington"
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# Quotation for Archaeology Test Pitting and Final Assessment Dig Jane Pit, Workington

Buyer: WORKINGTON TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a258200-2d47-4352-976d-64f2710f35da

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## Summary

Workington Town Council is currently inviting tenders for the "Quotation for Archaeology Test Pitting and Final Assessment Dig" at Jane Pit, Workington. This project falls within the category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 12th September 2017. The anticipated contract period is from 1st October 2017 to 1st December 2019, with a total contract value of £35,000 and a minimum bid starting at £10,000. Interested parties are encouraged to contact Amelia Donnelly at Workington Town Council for the full tender details.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in archaeological services and community engagement projects to expand their portfolio. Companies with experience in conducting archaeology events and involving community volunteers would be well-suited to submit a bid. The successful bidder will not only gain valuable experience through the execution of innovative archaeological digs but will also contribute to a historically significant community project funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.

## Notice

Workington Town Council is seeking tenders for the provision of archaeological services in relation to delivering two projects, an initial test pit project and the opportunity to design and develop a larger archaeological dig. This is a part of a funded project, by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), to develop a miner's memorial at Jane Pit in Workington. The initial test digs for this project will see you support and deliver a small scale community archaeology event at the site. This will include a mix of younger and older volunteers. The larger dig will be designed by you based on your initial findings at the site; this will also include a larger more, engaged community event incorporating archaeology, learning and sense of community. It is expected for the initial dig to be carried out in summer 2018 with an application for Scheduled Monument Consent to be completed be the awarded company by February 2018. Experienced Companies/Organisations qualified to undertake archaeological services and community engagement projects should request the full brief and tender documents from amelia.donnelly@workingtontowncouncil.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/089b303a-4533-41a8-9c34-6f1056eefbeb |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2017 - 1 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| 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 | WORKINGTON TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | WORKINGTON |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA14 2RS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2017 at 13:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/089b303a-4533-41a8-9c34-6f1056eefbeb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/089b303a-4533-41a8-9c34-6f1056eefbeb
  7th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.workingtontowncouncil.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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