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title: "Future Hoo - HIF - Archaeological Trial Trenching"
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# Future Hoo - HIF - Archaeological Trial Trenching

Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-924e3f24-9d20-4e93-be23-0fafa1581b96

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## Summary

Medway Council is initiating a public procurement process titled "Future Hoo - HIF - Archaeological Trial Trenching," focusing on geological and archaeological evaluation work in Kent, United Kingdom. The tender, classified under excavation work at archaeological sites, is currently at the active tender stage and will remain open until 5th September 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 4th October 2022 and run until 1st May 2023, with a budget range between £250,000 and £750,000, procured through an open procedure.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in archaeological services, geological assessments, and related consultancy. Companies with expertise in excavation and scientific prospecting will be well-suited to compete for this contract, as it requires professional consultancy that aligns with the ongoing road and rail improvement scheme in the Hoo Peninsula area.

## Notice

Medway Council wish to appoint an experienced and professional consultant / contractor to undertake archaeological evaluation in the form of targeted trenching and geoarchaeological investigations in the form of targeted test pits and a borehole survey are required on land at the Hoo Peninsula, Kent, in advance of a proposed road and rail improvement scheme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cb1dc5e-d640-42b4-8831-b658d58225c5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Oct 2022 - 1 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| 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 | MEDWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHATHAM |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME4 4TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton |
| Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45112450 - Excavation work at archaeological sites
- 71351000 - Geological, geophysical and other scientific prospecting services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2022 at 14:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cb1dc5e-d640-42b4-8831-b658d58225c5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cb1dc5e-d640-42b4-8831-b658d58225c5
  4th August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=cc12512b-0214-ed11-8117-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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