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title: "GB-Colchester: Archaeological Works at Queens St Bus Depot"
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# GB-Colchester: Archaeological Works at Queens St Bus Depot

Buyer: COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b2794763-1ce1-4197-8e59-bea29b1e5d4a

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## Summary

The Colchester Borough Council has initiated a tender process for "Archaeological Works at Queens St Bus Depot" located in Colchester, CO5 8LJ. This procurement falls under the industry category of archaeological services and is currently at the award stage, having been completed on 17th August 2021. The total contract value is £131,500, with the contract period commencing on 6th September 2021 and concluding on 29th October 2021. The tender was procured using an open procedure, suggesting broad competition among interested parties.

This contract represents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the archaeological services sector to engage with the Colchester Borough Council. Given the specification outlined for the project, businesses that specialise in archaeological works, particularly those with experience in urban archaeology or restoration projects, would be well-positioned to compete. The expertise of these firms could play a vital role in delivering the required conservation work at the bus depot, thus contributing to their growth and portfolio development.

## Notice

Colchester Borough Council (the Council) wishes to commission a contractor to undertake Archaeological works at the Former Queen Street Bus Depot, Colchester, CO5 8LJ as detailed within the Specification. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca90fa48-0b09-466a-8292-9b9b021431e9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Sep 2021 - 29 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £131,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £131,500 |
| 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 | COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO3 3WG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COLCHESTER ARCHAEOLOGICAL TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351914 - Archaeological services

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2021 at 11:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca90fa48-0b09-466a-8292-9b9b021431e9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca90fa48-0b09-466a-8292-9b9b021431e9
  18th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=617952453
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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