--- title: "Archaeology Services for Southern Connector & Gablecross" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-47d60b53-bf62-475f-b4eb-b6840b4bf6c0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-47d60b53-bf62-475f-b4eb-b6840b4bf6c0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-47d60b53-bf62-475f-b4eb-b6840b4bf6c0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-47d60b53-bf62-475f-b4eb-b6840b4bf6c0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-08-06" --- # Archaeology Services for Southern Connector & Gablecross Buyer: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47d60b53-bf62-475f-b4eb-b6840b4bf6c0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-47d60b53-bf62-475f-b4eb-b6840b4bf6c0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-47d60b53-bf62-475f-b4eb-b6840b4bf6c0.json) ## Summary Swindon Borough Council is currently conducting an open procurement for "Archaeology Services for Southern Connector & Gablecross," with an estimated contract value of £3.3 million. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, and suppliers must submit their tender responses by 4th September 2020, at 14:00 UK Local time. The contract will commence on 19th October 2020 and is expected to last for five months, concluding on 19th March 2021. The services will be rendered in the South West region of England, requiring qualified providers in the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services sector. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in archaeology or related fields, such as construction services or site preparation work. Companies that offer hire of civil engineering machinery and equipment are also well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process not only opens doors to securing a substantial contract but also enhances the visibility and credibility of participating businesses within the public sector landscape. ## Notice Swindon Borough Council invites contactors to expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of Archaeology Services for Southern Connector Road. The initial contract term will be for 5 months as stated in the ITT documents. Estimated contract spend is PS3.3m Full details relating to the Services are provided in the tender documents. To participate, Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the tender documents. In the event of difficulties registering as a supplier, please refer to the System Administrator Proactis support team ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com Tender clarifications to be submitted in writing via Messaging in ProContract tender portal by 28th August 2020, 1400 hrs UK Local time. The Council's responses to these clarification questions will be issued on the ProContract tender portal. Tender Responses are required to be submitted no later than 4th September 2020, 1400 hrs UK Local time via ProContract tender portal - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ Please note that this project has been advertised on Tenders Electronic Daily (TED) Contract Notice reference 2020/S 143-353000 Contracts Finder/ other web portals, however, Supplying the South West Portal, https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ is the only portal that includes all the relevant documents required to respond to this opportunity, bearing Project Id:DN488546 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dce44189-90c8-4081-b75e-e4e8514093f1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Aug 2020 | | Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Oct 2020 - 19 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,300,000 | | 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 | SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN1 2JH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Eastcott | | Westminster constituency | Swindon South | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 45100000 - Site preparation work - 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ## Release History - 6 Aug 2020 at 09:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dce44189-90c8-4081-b75e-e4e8514093f1 - 22 Jul 2020 at 15:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a1911c3-9cb4-46a6-8982-49636d293ca2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dce44189-90c8-4081-b75e-e4e8514093f1 6th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a1911c3-9cb4-46a6-8982-49636d293ca2 22nd July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.swindon.gov.uk/ - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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