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title: "Design Development Services - Archaeological & Excavation Services"
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# Design Development Services - Archaeological & Excavation Services

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6af0aa58-65a7-4131-b161-aa710f7a250b

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## Summary

The London Borough of Hounslow is initiating an open tender for 'Design Development Services - Archaeological & Excavation Services'. This procurement process aims to appoint an experienced archaeological consultancy to conduct excavations for a site intended for the development of up to 96 residential units for council rent. The tender was published on 1st November 2019, with a submission deadline of 15th November 2019. The expected contract period runs from 29th November 2019 to 29th November 2021, and the total procurement value is set at £50,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for archaeological consultancies with a strong track record in excavation services. Businesses that have experience working with local authorities and liaising with heritage organisations, such as Historic England, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. This procurement not only supports local housing initiatives but also encourages qualified organisations to manage and execute archaeological projects effectively, creating a positive impact on the community and promoting sustainable practices in heritage management.

## Notice

London Borough of Hounslow ('the Council') is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced archaeological consultancy to conduct an archaeological excavation of a Council owned site, to facilitate delivery of a mix of up to 96 x 1, 2 and 3 bed homes for Council rent. We require the successful consultancy to liaise and agree with Historic England on the extent of required archaeological and excavation works, provide for the Council's consideration and approval a minimum of three quotes for agreed field works from suitably experienced consultancies and to project manage from inception to completion all works undertaken by them.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09a5b178-c30f-4b47-9af0-45fd490b1dc5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Nov 2019 - 29 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW |
| Locality | HOUNSLOW |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW3 4DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Hounslow |
| Electoral ward | Heston East |
| Westminster constituency | Brentford and Isleworth |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351914 - Archaeological services

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2019 at 13:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09a5b178-c30f-4b47-9af0-45fd490b1dc5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09a5b178-c30f-4b47-9af0-45fd490b1dc5
  1st November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f8dbd2e0-a1ea-e911-80fa-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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