--- title: "Archaeology Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-52bcad7d-f6c2-4743-a261-ef7010704a35" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-52bcad7d-f6c2-4743-a261-ef7010704a35" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-52bcad7d-f6c2-4743-a261-ef7010704a35.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-52bcad7d-f6c2-4743-a261-ef7010704a35.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HIGHWAYS ENGLAND" published: "2020-07-13" --- # Archaeology Framework Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52bcad7d-f6c2-4743-a261-ef7010704a35 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-52bcad7d-f6c2-4743-a261-ef7010704a35) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-52bcad7d-f6c2-4743-a261-ef7010704a35.json) ## Summary Highways England is currently conducting a tender for an "Archaeology Framework," aimed at providers of site-investigation services within the archaeological sector. This procurement is in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 18 August 2020. The framework will consist of six lots designed to offer a range of archaeological services, including early-stage advice, detailed assessments, and mitigation measures, with the contract period spanning from 1 February 2021 to 31 January 2025. The procurement follows an open process, allowing participation from a wide range of suppliers and is open to businesses located in the United Kingdom and beyond. This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in archaeological services, including those offering site investigations, assessments, and mitigation strategies. Companies operating as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may particularly benefit from the framework’s structure, which allows for the awarding of multiple lots. Engaging in this procurement can facilitate growth and create long-term partnerships with Highways England and its contractors, thereby enhancing business development in the archaeological sector. ## Notice Highways England has highlighted the need for an archaeology framework with technically competent, capacity enabled suppliers, in order to provide a consistent route across programmes/ directorates, drive savings and build direct relationships with suppliers. The Framework will be enabled for use by Highways England other Contractors The Framework will be composed of 6 lots. Suppliers may be awarded up to a maximum of two lots from lots 1a, 2a and 3a. Work Orders will be undertaken through lots 1a, 2a,and 3a with values based on individual Schemes within each lot. Lot 1a: up to PS2 Million Lot 2a: from PS2 Million - up to PS5 Million Lot 3a: > PS5 Million Time Charge Orders will be undertaken through lots 1b, 2b and 3b . The scope of the services and works that will be delivered under the Framework will cover 6 stages: Stage 1: The provision of general early-stage, desk-based advice on the production and costing of deliverables and interventions to inform a submission. Stage 2: Includes the provision of detailed assessment from the framework suppliers. This would cover the range of skill sets not normally found 'in-house' within the Client's design-consultancy providers. Stage 3: Detailed design and implementation of investigations. The framework suppliers supply non-intrusive and intrusive archaeological investigations as appropriate, at the direction of the Client . Stage 4: Mitigation measures including - avoidance, preservation by burial, or investigation in the case of archaeological remains, - relocation, photographic or drawn to scale surveys in the case of historic buildings, - recording, information panels or landscape works in the case of impacts on historic landscapes and - reduction to impact on setting through screening or landscaping. Stage 5: Archaeological mitigation for on-site works - preservation of archaeological sites in situ (some may require small scale investigation) and - archaeological recording of assets to be removed by the Package Contract. Stage 6: Archaeological mitigation programme for off-site works - preliminary processing of excavated material and data, - post-fieldwork assessment, - analysis and publication and - public archaeology and community engagement. Where archaeological remains are to be preserved in situ the archaeological Supplier may be required to undertake or monitor other suppliers' activities. The contract start and end dates are indicative and subject to change. Highways England reserves the right to transfer any unallocated value between lots to fund additional schemes. Additional information: The Contracting Authority will use an eTendering system in this procurement exercise and reserves the right to use a reverse auction. How to take part in this Tender: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - visit https://highways.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password. 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal - Click the 'PQQs/ITTs Open to All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier). Click on the relevant PQQ/ITT to access the content. Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of this page. This will move the PQQ/ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITT's page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only). You can access any attachments by clicking the 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ITT Details box. 3. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ITT Details' , you can 'Create Response' or 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining). You can use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification. Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ITT. There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). Submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult online help, or contact the e-tendering help desk. An online tender event will be held w/c 13 July to to explain aspects of the tender process and documentation. if you are interested in attending please contact Alison Perrry: alison.perry@highwaysenglandco.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3118abca-6cd1-4ca5-92cd-ee5a4ec2ea4c | | 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 | 13 Jul 2020 | | Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2025 | | 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 | HIGHWAYS ENGLAND | | Locality | BEDFORD | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK41 7LW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford | | Local authority | Bedford | | Electoral ward | Harpur | | Westminster constituency | Bedford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71510000 - Site-investigation services ## Release History - 13 Jul 2020 at 07:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3118abca-6cd1-4ca5-92cd-ee5a4ec2ea4c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3118abca-6cd1-4ca5-92cd-ee5a4ec2ea4c 13th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://highways.bravosolution.co.uk e-Sourcing portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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