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title: "Union Chain Bridge: Crossing Borders, Inspiring Communities Archaeologist Consultant"
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# Union Chain Bridge: Crossing Borders, Inspiring Communities Archaeologist Consultant

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-543df9a1-3655-46ae-8ba7-8e4dca497e35

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Northumberland County Council, which is seeking an Archaeologist Consultant for the "Union Chain Bridge: Crossing Borders, Inspiring Communities" project, classified under excavation work at archaeological sites. The tender has been published on 23 December 2019, and the tender period concluded on 20 January 2020. The contract is valued at £7,500 and covers services primarily in the North East region of the United Kingdom. An open procedure was used for this procurement, with the contract period starting on 21 January 2020 and running until 30 September 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the archaeological and consultancy sectors. Businesses with expertise in excavation, geological assessment, or related research and development services are well-suited to compete for such contracts. Collaborating with Northumberland County Council, potential suppliers can enhance their project portfolio and gain recognition in the public procurement landscape within the cultural heritage domain.

## Notice

Union Chain Bridge: Crossing Borders, Inspiring Communities Archaeologist Consultant

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fd2051e-9552-48b8-b0a5-f17c402fcc70 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2020 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,296 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WESSEX ARCHAEOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 45112450 - Excavation work at archaeological sites
- 71351000 - Geological, geophysical and other scientific prospecting services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2020 at 07:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fd2051e-9552-48b8-b0a5-f17c402fcc70
- 23 Dec 2019 at 06:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67059fa8-b3c5-4b6b-9a1f-4bb4456998b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fd2051e-9552-48b8-b0a5-f17c402fcc70
  23rd September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67059fa8-b3c5-4b6b-9a1f-4bb4456998b1
  23rd December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northumberland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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