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title: "Coastal Partners - Archaeological, Heritage and Associated Services Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028a13"
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buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-01-13"
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# Coastal Partners - Archaeological, Heritage and Associated Services Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028a13

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## Summary

Portsmouth City Council is inviting tenders for a multi-supplier framework agreement titled "Coastal Partners - Archaeological, Heritage and Associated Services." This tender falls within the services industry, specifically focusing on archaeological services. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with key milestones including a bidders briefing on 27th January 2021, the deadline for clarification requests on 5th February 2021, and the final submission deadline set for 12th February 2021. The framework is expected to be awarded on 17th March 2021 and will operate for an initial period of four years, extendable up to eight years, with an estimated total value ranging between £250,000 to £750,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultants and businesses experienced in archaeological and heritage services, particularly those capable of delivering projects under the NEC4 suite of contracts. Companies specialising in related fields such as excavation, geophysical surveys, and topographical surveys would find this tender particularly relevant. The successful firms will be required to deliver projects on a competitive basis, making it advantageous for qualified suppliers to engage with this framework in order to enhance their market presence and secure ongoing commissions throughout its term.

## Notice

Portsmouth City Council, on behalf of the Coastal Partners, is inviting tenders from suitably qualified and experienced consultants for inclusion onto a multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of Archaeological and Heritage services. Targeted award is 17th March 2021 and will run for 4 years extendable in increments to a maximum total of 8 years. The estimated value of work in totality that could be let via the framework may range from PS250,000 - PS750,000. Average call-off values from the framework will be PS20,000 - PS40,000 and typically between two and three commissions a year. The framework agreement will be established using, in part, evaluation of tenders for the two live Coastal Partners projects:* North Portsea Island Scheme *Langstone FCERM Scheme. The Council will run the procurement procedure in accordance with the Open Procedure as defined within PCR (2015). Deadline for submissions is 12th February.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000703-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Winter 2023 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2AL |
| 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 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight, TLJ31 Portsmouth, TLJ35 South Hampshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45112450 - Excavation work at archaeological sites
- 71351720 - Geophysical surveys of archaeological sites
- 71351811 - Topographical surveys of archaeological sites
- 71351914 - Archaeological services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2021 at 17:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000703-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Home
- https://www.justice.gov.uk/
- https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/ext/business/business.aspx

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