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title: "Heritage advice and archaeological support - Southsea - AWARD"
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# Heritage advice and archaeological support - Southsea - AWARD

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1c2b1ca-cb62-4025-baa7-3dd29f423ad2

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## Summary

Portsmouth City Council is currently seeking expressions of interest for a contract titled "Heritage advice and archaeological support - Southsea," with the procurement stage at the Award phase. This contract falls under the Environmental issues consultancy services industry category, targeting the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract period commenced on 21 September 2017 and will last until 31 January 2025, with the possibility of extension. The initial tender process was conducted using an open procedure, and the deadline for expressions of interest was 17 August 2017.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in environmental consultancy, archaeological support, and heritage-related services. Companies specialising in geological and geophysical consultancy, as well as those capable of providing detailed heritage assessments and site investigations, would be well-positioned to benefit from this contract. Given the scope outlined by Portsmouth City Council, the right qualified providers can enhance their visibility in the public sector, potentially leading to further contracts in related areas.

## Notice

Portsmouth City Council is inviting expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced providers to tender for this project. The services to be provided under the term contract could include, but may not be limited to: o Provide expert heritage and archaeological advice to the Employer during the next stages of design, in which the current conceptual design will be further developed to a sufficient level of detail to obtain planning permission, and subsequently to full detailed design. The Consultant shall support the Employer in satisfying the requirements of this Scope and address the issues and concerns raised by key heritage stakeholders including Portsmouth City Council's Conservation Officer, Hampshire County Council's Historic Environment Team, and Historic England. o Provide support to the Employer and draft applications for heritage related licences and consents. o Produce written schemes of investigation (WSIs) for all required stages of site investigations and construction works. o Provide an archaeological watching brief for site investigations and construction works. o Produce a Heritage Statement for the planning permission application. o Produce an Archaeological Mitigation Strategy for the planning permission application. o Undertake environmental sampling, laboratory testing and analysis of samples where required. o Provide advice and support to the Employer in cases where discovery of material is made on site. o Preparation of deposit models, where required. o Reporting. Although this contract is being let for use on the Southsea Coastal Defence scheme, should there be a requirement that the Employer requires assistance on one of the other schemes it is running during the contract term; they reserve the right to ask the successful Supplier if they wish to bid for the work. Any additional Services will be inline with the values detailed within the OJEU notice. The initial contract period will be for 7 years extendable to a maximum of 8 years, subject to performance and agreement of all parties. The closing date for receipt of your expression of interest is given against the heading entitled - Date documents can be requested until.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6446c45f-8c1a-4277-9be0-06425c8555ae |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 20 Sep 2017 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2BJ |
| 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 | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| 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
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
- 71351200 - Geological and geophysical consultancy services
- 71351210 - Geophysical consultancy services
- 71351220 - Geological consultancy services
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2017 at 09:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6446c45f-8c1a-4277-9be0-06425c8555ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6446c45f-8c1a-4277-9be0-06425c8555ae
  25th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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