--- title: "A303 Amesbury to Berwick Down (Stonehenge) Archaeological Works" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cecf1a00-4460-48d2-8601-d17861329573" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cecf1a00-4460-48d2-8601-d17861329573" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cecf1a00-4460-48d2-8601-d17861329573.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cecf1a00-4460-48d2-8601-d17861329573.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HIGHWAYS ENGLAND" published: "2020-04-08" --- # A303 Amesbury to Berwick Down (Stonehenge) Archaeological Works Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cecf1a00-4460-48d2-8601-d17861329573 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cecf1a00-4460-48d2-8601-d17861329573) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cecf1a00-4460-48d2-8601-d17861329573.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by Highways England for the project titled "A303 Amesbury to Berwick Down (Stonehenge) Archaeological Works," which falls under the category of archaeological services. This large-scale project is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom and is currently in the planning stage. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 19th August 2020 and will last for 8 years, with a potential extension of 1 year. Interested parties should note that this notice is intended to inform the market of the opportunity and does not obligate Highways England to undertake a procurement process. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in archaeological services and related fields. Companies that excel in collaboration and possess the necessary expertise to manage complex projects will find themselves well-suited to compete. Given the emphasis on preservation, excavation, and community engagement, businesses with a strong background in public archaeology and a diverse supply chain can leverage this opportunity for growth and expansion in the sector. ## Notice The Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites World Heritage Site is recognised as a heritage asset of national and international importance. Highways England wants to ensure that archaeological remains are preserved and recorded, in advance of Scheme construction, by commissioning appropriate archaeological expertise. Archaeological services are required to deliver protection and preservation measures as well as excavate, record and disseminate the results of the archaeological mitigation works including Public Archaeology and Community Engagement. Highways England wishes appoint a supplier to provide archaeological mitigation works for the proposed A303 Amesbury to Berwick Down (Stonehenge) Improvement Scheme. The works will be split into three Sections: 1. Pre-commencement documentation; 2. Site Works; and 3. Processing, Laboratory Work, Reporting and Dissemination, as well as Archaeological Monitoring and Recording This is a large and complex project, which will require critical capabilities and resource from a balanced and diverse supply chain partner. Collaboration is at the heart of the relationships necessary to delivery at the pace required. The length of the contract is 8 years with the possibility to extend by 1 year. Additional information: This notice is issued solely for the purpose of making the market aware of this opportunity and does not constitute any commitment by Highways England to undertake any public procurement exercise. Interested parties will not be prejudiced by any response or failure to respond to this notice. Nor shall a response to this notice guarantee an invitation to participate in any future procurement process that Highways England may conduct. This notice does not constitute a call for competition to procure any works or services.Highways England is not bound to accept any proposals offered. Highways England is not liable for any costs, fees or expenses incurred by any party responding to this notice or any party who may participate in any future procurement process. In the event that Highways England decides to proceed with any procurement, it is currently assumed that such procurement will be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 unless any legal requirement requires a different procedure to be adopted. Interested parties should note that this notice is separate to a notice advising the market of an Archaeology Framework opportunity and should be treated as a different potential opportunity. Highways England intends to use an e-Sourcing portal (Bravo) to communicate and undertake the procurement for these requirements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eabed417-4977-4153-b617-76290bed569f | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Apr 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 7 Apr 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Aug 2020 - 18 Aug 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HIGHWAYS ENGLAND | | Locality | BEDFORD | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK41 7LW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford | | Local authority | Bedford | | Electoral ward | Harpur | | Westminster constituency | Bedford | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71351914 - Archaeological services ## Release History - 8 Apr 2020 at 12:41 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eabed417-4977-4153-b617-76290bed569f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eabed417-4977-4153-b617-76290bed569f 8th April 2020 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/highways-england For additional information please visit: ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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