--- title: "Archaeological Strip Map & Sample" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bf9deb0e-db35-44cb-aef2-f0c3faef3554" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bf9deb0e-db35-44cb-aef2-f0c3faef3554" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf9deb0e-db35-44cb-aef2-f0c3faef3554.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf9deb0e-db35-44cb-aef2-f0c3faef3554.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DRAYTON (ABINGDON) PARISH COUNCIL" published: "2023-08-14" --- # Archaeological Strip Map & Sample Buyer: DRAYTON (ABINGDON) PARISH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf9deb0e-db35-44cb-aef2-f0c3faef3554 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bf9deb0e-db35-44cb-aef2-f0c3faef3554) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf9deb0e-db35-44cb-aef2-f0c3faef3554.json) ## Summary The Drayton (Abingdon) Parish Council is seeking archaeological services for an excavation project in Drayton near Abingdon. The project involves targeted excavation work in accordance with archaeological standards and local planning policies. The tender, titled "Archaeological Strip Map & Sample," with a value of £28,000 GBP, falls under the CPV category of Excavation work at archaeological sites. The tender deadline for submission is set for 14th September 2023, with the contract period planned to start from 2nd October 2023 until 3rd November 2023. This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs interested in works related to archaeological excavations. Businesses in the archaeological services sector, particularly those with experience in strip mapping and sample excavations, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement procedure allows for competitive bidding, giving eligible businesses a chance to showcase their expertise in this field and potentially secure a contract with the Drayton (Abingdon) Parish Council. ## Notice Drayton Parish Council requires a targeted excavation of the footprint of a multi-use game area (MUGA) proposed to be constructed on land at Drayton near Abingdon. All work will be undertaken in accordance with the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists Code of Conduct (CIfA 2014a) and relevant Standards and Guidance (CIfA 2014b), and local and national planning policies. The site lies on the northern edge of Drayton, Oxfordshire (SU 47799 95151 The general aims of the strip, map and sample excavation (SMS) are to determine and understand the nature, function, and character of the archaeological remains within their cultural and environmental setting. This will be achieved through the excavation and recording an appropriate sample of the features identified. The specific aims and objectives of the works are: * To determine the presence or absence of any archaeological remains which may survive. * To determine or confirm the approximate extent of any surviving remains. * To determine the date range of any surviving remains by artefactual or other means. * To determine the condition and state of preservation of any remains. * To determine the degree of complexity of any surviving horizontal or vertical stratigraphy. * To assess the associations and implications of any remains encountered with reference to the historic landscape. * To determine the potential of the site to provide palaeoenvironmental and/or economic evidence, and the forms in which such evidence may survive. * To determine the implications of any remains with reference to economy, status utility and social activity. * To ensure there is no detrimental impact on archaeological remains that are to be preserved in situ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/444c2941-c95a-4819-8b91-c966dd8d3b40 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2023 - 3 Nov 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £28,000 | | 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 | DRAYTON (ABINGDON) PARISH COUNCIL | | Locality | ABINGDON | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX14 4LH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | Vale of White Horse | | Electoral ward | Drayton | | Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45112450 - Excavation work at archaeological sites ## Release History - 14 Aug 2023 at 08:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/444c2941-c95a-4819-8b91-c966dd8d3b40 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/444c2941-c95a-4819-8b91-c966dd8d3b40 14th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e9fb3259-8aaa-4b4c-a42e-3386cd5bd06b Strip Map & Sample Excavation ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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