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title: "Archaeological Excavation and Recording at Norwich Castle"
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buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Archaeological Excavation and Recording at Norwich Castle

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab25af5f-c7ca-40cd-8002-279722da9068

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## Summary

The Norfolk County Council has completed a public procurement process for the "Archaeological Excavation and Recording at Norwich Castle," classified under excavation work at archaeological sites. The procurement method utilised was a limited competitive quotation for a contract valued at £132,056, which ran from 13th November 2020 to 13th March 2021. The tender period concluded on 12th November 2020, with the project located in Norwich, England. This procurement was initiated as part of the redevelopment efforts for Norwich Castle Keep.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the archaeological and construction sectors, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer excavation and site recording services. Companies with expertise in archaeological research, excavation techniques, and project management would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar future procured works, allowing them to gain experience and broaden their portfolios in public sector contracts.

## Notice

Norfolk Museums Service, part of Norfolk County Council has let a contract for Archaeological Excavation and Recording, as part of the redevelopment of Norwich Castle Keep.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aef923ab-f1ff-430f-ba49-c762f9372590 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2020 - 13 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £132,056 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £132,056 |
| 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 | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Lakenham |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| 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) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45112450 - Excavation work at archaeological sites

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2021 at 08:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aef923ab-f1ff-430f-ba49-c762f9372590

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aef923ab-f1ff-430f-ba49-c762f9372590
  13th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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