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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2024-03-27"
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# Contract Award Notice

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dd975f53-2cae-4719-9981-ac4b72fa77af

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for Topographical surveys of archaeological sites to Wessex Archaeology Limited. The contract value is £83,291.46, with the contract period commencing on April 1, 2024, and ending on November 30, 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure below the threshold, with the tender period ending on March 4, 2024. The contracting authority is located in Portsmouth, England.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses operating in the services industry, particularly those specialised in archaeological surveying, to engage with the Ministry of Defence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract award notice was published on March 27, 2024, and can be an entry point for business growth and collaboration with the Ministry of Defence in delivering topographical surveys of archaeological sites.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa16086c-643e-4421-9570-d826eda09a66 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 30 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £83,291 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £83,291 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351811 - Topographical surveys of archaeological sites

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2024 at 16:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa16086c-643e-4421-9570-d826eda09a66
- 16 Feb 2024 at 14:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5cb29cb-3a72-4504-86db-17fa7578358c
- 26 Jan 2024 at 14:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5cb29cb-3a72-4504-86db-17fa7578358c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa16086c-643e-4421-9570-d826eda09a66
  27th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5cb29cb-3a72-4504-86db-17fa7578358c
  16th February 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4e690012-bb5b-4f2e-a522-235e4c6c4d27
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4c1e6475-24ee-4aa7-803e-89217283b1cf
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/05803ff0-b678-48d7-8b64-2f20f6711e28
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1c5199bc-a025-4d8d-b913-1bbd1379e9ff
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4be0e194-b621-4ed1-8d60-1b2ceada1a14
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/88b52e38-c627-468c-8fe4-e995d3740522
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/39e73333-aae7-4328-9473-ea7d53f5dca8
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c0233b63-95e2-4ef2-b8ae-beb0e8190571
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5d4e6f97-7576-4a93-99d3-0999bf895f7e
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- https://contracts.mod.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bc08d389-93dd-4ce2-bbf0-6e6573d47674
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/09db0e28-90ee-41af-9a89-cfe02fd2c1c7
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