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title: "Human Remains and Emergency Excavations"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051108"
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# Human Remains and Emergency Excavations

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051108

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Human Remains and Emergency Excavations" was managed by Historic Environment Scotland, a national agency located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. This contract pertains to archaeological services and involves rapid-reaction, small-scale investigation and post-excavation work after unexpected discoveries of human remains. The process followed an open procedure and covered the region of UKM. The procurement stage has been completed, with the contract being awarded on 23rd July 2025 to AOC Archaeology for a value of £38,200. The tender initially began on the 12th of May 2025 with a submission deadline on the 11th of June 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in archaeological services, particularly those that can provide skills in excavation and post-excavation processes. The award criteria highlighted the importance of quality factors such as skills, conservation practices, and partnerships, which are weighed against the price. Given the nature of the services required, companies with expertise in archaeological investigations, especially those with innovative conservation techniques, would be well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. In addition, the procurement method favored electronic submissions, providing a streamlined process for interested small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) aiming to expand their business within the archaeological sector in the UK.

## Notice

The contract is for rapid- reaction, small-scale investigation and post-excavation work after unexpected discoveries of human remains on sites.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

For full description of the procurement please see Document 2 - Specification.

Renewal: Once the initial 3 years are up, the contract will be available for a further 1 year extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048132-2025 |
| 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 | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | If all extensions are used up then this contract will be up for renewal in 2029. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £38,200 |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351914 - Archaeological services

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2025 at 14:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048132-2025
- 12 May 2025 at 13:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020520-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000798058
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00164

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