--- title: "Archaeological Works at MK East Primary School" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-326a587c-0a00-427e-a8cd-a8b97498a503" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-326a587c-0a00-427e-a8cd-a8b97498a503" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-326a587c-0a00-427e-a8cd-a8b97498a503.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-326a587c-0a00-427e-a8cd-a8b97498a503.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL" published: "2022-06-24" --- # Archaeological Works at MK East Primary School Buyer: MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-326a587c-0a00-427e-a8cd-a8b97498a503 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-326a587c-0a00-427e-a8cd-a8b97498a503) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-326a587c-0a00-427e-a8cd-a8b97498a503.json) ## Summary The Milton Keynes Council is seeking to undertake archaeological works at the MK East Primary School and Community Hub site, situated off the A509, London Road in Milton Keynes. This procurement opportunity, classified under excavation work at archaeological sites, is currently in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 5th July 2022, at 12:00. The contract for the works is expected to commence on 15th July 2022 and conclude by 31st August 2022. Interested suppliers are encouraged to provide an itemised quote for various archaeological services, including trial trenching and report production. This tender presents significant business opportunities for SMEs specialising in archaeological and excavation services. Companies that are part of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists and have experience in conducting archaeological assessments and geophysical surveys would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. With the project aimed for completion by September 2024, there is scope for businesses to establish long-term relationships with the Milton Keynes Council for future projects in the education and community development sectors. ## Notice archaeological works required to be undertaken at the new MK East Primary School and Community Hub site. The site is located off the A509, London Road, Milton Keynes, MK16 (as per the attached red line plan). This land is due to be developed as a School site with a Community Health Hub located adjacent. The build project will need to be delivered by September 2024. We have been working with Nick Crank, MKC Senior Archaeological officer to determine the extent of works required. The attached RPS plan shows the proposed excavation area & trenches in green. The compressed geophysical survey is also attached for information. In view of the above information, we require a suitably qualified and experienced archaeologist (to be part of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists Registered Organisations scheme) to undertake the necessary archaeological works and I would be grateful if you could provide an itemised quote to include the following: 1.Preparation of a written scheme of investigation (WSI) to be approved by Nick Crank (Senior Archaeological Officer, Conservation & Archaeology MKC) prior to site works commencing. 2. 2% trial trenching subsequent to the geophysical survey should be carried out in these areas, this should help rule out the presence of any significant buried archaeology. This equates to a total of around 300 linear meters of trenching (at 1.8m width) across the two areas indicated, focusing on the agricultural fields. The geophysical survey (attached) has revealed some anomalies (discussed in 5.1.21) which may be archaeological within the site, so some of the trenches should target these features. 3. Production of report including assessment of significance and suggested mitigation (if significant archaeology encountered). 4. Two bound copies of the report are required to be submitted to Nick Crank (Senior Archaeological Officer, Conservation & Archaeology, MKC) for final approval and for deposition in the Historic Environment Record. 5. Please provide an indication of works programme / timeline for completion of the trail trenching works once the WSI is approved. Additional information: For any suppliers interested in this opportunity please visit our e-Tendering portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/ Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0238805-1d84-45c9-8479-e35f8be22d3e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jun 2022 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL | | Locality | MILTON KEYNES | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK9 3EJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes | | Local authority | Milton Keynes | | Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes | | Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 45112450 - Excavation work at archaeological sites - 71351720 - Geophysical surveys of archaeological sites - 71351811 - Topographical surveys of archaeological sites - 71351914 - Archaeological services ## Release History - 24 Jun 2022 at 14:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0238805-1d84-45c9-8479-e35f8be22d3e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0238805-1d84-45c9-8479-e35f8be22d3e 24th June 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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