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title: "Provision of Archaeological Services"
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buyer: "HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Archaeological Services

Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b5df46d-a9d4-403a-810e-2e061d56ee10

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## Summary

Winchester City Council is seeking applications for the "Provision of Archaeological Services" tender (WCC15355). This procurement falls under the industry category of archaeological services, specifically aimed at understanding the deposit characteristics and hydrogeological context of a site in Hampshire, United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a submission deadline of 30 March 2020. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 June 2020, extending for two years with a potential six-year extension. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, indicating that any interested parties may submit their proposals.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on archaeological and environmental services, particularly those engaged in geophysical surveys, excavation, and engineering-related scientific services. Since the project encourages participation from SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises), it is particularly suitable for firms with relevant experience and expertise in these areas, looking to enhance their business growth through government contracts.

## Notice

Winchester City Council invites applications from suitably experienced organisations who wish to be considered for selection to tender for the Provision of Archaeological Services. The principle aims of work identified are as follows: * To define and understand the deposit characteristics and hydrogeological context of the CWR site and the vulnerability of waterlogged deposits of archaeological interest to changes in the water environment. * To provide a preliminary assessment of the state of preservation of waterlogged organic deposits and the artefacts / ecofacts that they contain. * To provide detailed baseline information about the existing water environment of the CWR site and likely state of preservation of buried archaeological remains, against which the implications of future development proposals can be assessed and evaluation strategies developed. The Contract will commence on 1st June 2020 and will be for a period of two years (with the option to extend for a further six years). Interested parties should register their interest in the project via the In-Tend website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire, and complete and submit the tender return document together with any supporting information requested by 1400 hrs on Monday 30th March 2020). 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/3b759f98-a893-4ad4-907a-d72b1e3fea4f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2020 - 31 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| 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 | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO23 9LJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | St Michael |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| 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
- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services
- 71351720 - Geophysical surveys of archaeological sites
- 71351914 - Archaeological services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2020 at 12:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b759f98-a893-4ad4-907a-d72b1e3fea4f
- 26 Feb 2020 at 12:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b759f98-a893-4ad4-907a-d72b1e3fea4f
- 26 Feb 2020 at 12:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b759f98-a893-4ad4-907a-d72b1e3fea4f
- 17 Feb 2020 at 14:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b759f98-a893-4ad4-907a-d72b1e3fea4f
- 17 Feb 2020 at 12:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b759f98-a893-4ad4-907a-d72b1e3fea4f
- 17 Feb 2020 at 12:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b759f98-a893-4ad4-907a-d72b1e3fea4f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b759f98-a893-4ad4-907a-d72b1e3fea4f
  26th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Hampshire/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire

## Provenance

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