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title: "P6731 New University Station fieldwork: Post Excavation assessment costing"
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buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY"
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# P6731 New University Station fieldwork: Post Excavation assessment costing

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5da71526-a355-4055-b628-12bc16e3a7e2

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority has awarded a contract titled "P6731 New University Station fieldwork: Post Excavation assessment costing" in the archaeological services industry. The procurement was completed through a direct, single tender action method and pertains to the thorough sorting and processing of environmental soil samples. This project, situated in Birmingham (B19 3SD), commenced on 21 October 2024 and is scheduled to conclude on 30 April 2025, with the tender period ending on 20 October 2024. The overall value of the contract is £25,025.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in archaeological and environmental services, particularly those experienced in soil micromorphology and the handling of soil samples. Despite its suitability for larger organisations, small to medium enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors may not find this opportunity accommodating. The awarded contract is expected to facilitate business growth for those with expertise in the niche field of archaeological assessments, with Worcestershire County Council selected as the supplier for this contract.

## Notice

Environmental excavated soil samples to be fully sorted for metalworking residues and samples for soil micromorphology Preliminary Collect and transport of soil blocks and external storage and process of soil samples.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65203ecf-5071-4c6a-b6ff-e3f6cedadeff |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,025 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,025 |
| 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 | WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B19 3SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Newtown |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351914 - Archaeological services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2024 at 11:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65203ecf-5071-4c6a-b6ff-e3f6cedadeff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65203ecf-5071-4c6a-b6ff-e3f6cedadeff
  23rd December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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