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title: "HUMAN REMAINS AND EMERGENCY EXCAVATION 20121"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02994d"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2021-07-27"
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# HUMAN REMAINS AND EMERGENCY EXCAVATION 20121

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02994d

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "HUMAN REMAINS AND EMERGENCY EXCAVATION 20221" is initiated by Historic Environment Scotland, based in Edinburgh, UK. This tender falls under the classification of archaeological services and is currently in the award stage. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract has an estimated value of £360,000, with a duration of 1080 days and the option for renewal. The deadline for submission of tenders was 21 April 2021, and the award date was also on this date, allowing for an engaged and dynamic procurement timeline.

This contract provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in archaeological services, particularly those with capabilities for rapid-response excavation and investigation work. Companies that possess expertise in handling unexpected discoveries related to human remains, as well as experience in dealing with sensitive archaeological sites, will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, firms that can demonstrate strong financial standing and hold the requisite insurance coverage will strengthen their bids, positioning them for potential growth through engaging with Historic Environment Scotland's ongoing and future projects.

## Notice

This contract is for rapid-reaction small-scale investigation and post-excavation work after unexpected discoveries of human remains or after Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has received reports of new or accelerated threats at known sites of human remains. The call off may also be used where an immediate and obvious threat to a vulnerable archaeological site of high significance has been identified, and there is no other tenable alternative. The contract requires reporting to a standard archive level for each call out.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for rapid-reaction small-scale investigation and post-excavation work after unexpected discoveries of human remains or after Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has received reports of new or accelerated threats at known sites of human remains. The call off may also be used where an immediate and obvious threat to a vulnerable archaeological site of high significance has been identified, and there is no other tenable alternative. The contract requires reporting to a standard archive level for each call out.

Renewal: The contract will have an option to extend for up one further year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017828-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | This will be re-tendered late 2025 if all the extension periods have been used. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| Lots value | £360,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH9 1SH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Southside/Newington |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AOC ARCHAEOLOGY GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351914 - Archaeological services

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2021 at 13:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017828-2021
- 8 Mar 2021 at 11:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004572-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00164

## Provenance

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