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title: "Archaeology Strip Map and Record for A303 Sparkford to Ilchester"
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# Archaeology Strip Map and Record for A303 Sparkford to Ilchester

Buyer: GALLIFORD TRY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7680fe90-ad81-4e73-a60a-7e66622131f3

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## Summary

The tender titled "Archaeology Strip Map and Record for A303 Sparkford to Ilchester" is currently managed by the buying organisation Galliford Try, which is located in Bristol, England. This procurement falls under the works category, specifically focused on topsoil-stripping and excavation at archaeological sites. The procurement method employed is a direct single tender action, undertaken below the threshold value of £80,000 GBP. The tender period ends on 30 March 2021, with the contract set to commence on 1 April 2021 and conclude by 7 May 2022.

This opportunity presents a significant business growth potential for firms engaged in archaeological and excavation services. Companies with expertise in topsoil-stripping and those holding relevant credentials in archaeological survey methods would be particularly well-suited to participate in this tender. As this project is connected to a major infrastructure scheme, it may also attract contractors experienced in collaborative works with public entities and environmental assessments.

## Notice

Strip, map and record areas of approximately19.1 hectares within the A303 Sparkford to Ilchester scheme that have already been identified as significant archaeological interest before the main earthworks package starts. Information will be provided to interested parties once contact has been established.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e496f67b-3ae0-4bb5-927e-83c7e4dc4394 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 7 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| 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 | GALLIFORD TRY |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 4DJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45112210 - Topsoil-stripping work
- 45112450 - Excavation work at archaeological sites

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2021 at 10:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e496f67b-3ae0-4bb5-927e-83c7e4dc4394
- 4 Feb 2020 at 09:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e496f67b-3ae0-4bb5-927e-83c7e4dc4394

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e496f67b-3ae0-4bb5-927e-83c7e4dc4394
  18th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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