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title: "HE0221 Castilly Excavation (NP347)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0584ff"
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buyer: "HISTORIC ENGLAND"
published: "2025-08-11"
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# HE0221 Castilly Excavation (NP347)

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0584ff

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## Summary

Historic England, a central government authority, awarded a contract for the "HE0221 Castilly Excavation (NP347)" project. The contract focuses on archaeological services at the henge monument in Castilly, Cornwall. The buying organisation is based in Swindon, United Kingdom, reflecting their role as government advisors on archaeology. The procurement process is now in the award stage, having been completed with a gross contract value of £30,621.60. The contract, following a limited competition method, was legally based on the UKPGA 2023/54. Important dates include the signature of the contract on 8th August 2025, with project commencement on 18th August 2025 and conclusion on 31st October 2025. The industry category is services, specifically cabins and archaeological services, with delivery addresses spanning multiple UK regions, including UKC to UKJ.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in archaeological and heritage-related services, particularly those equipped to provide onsite facilities such as cabins and welfare units. Large infrastructure service providers could find potential business growth by participating in this specific industry niche. Companies like GAP GROUP LIMITED, which successfully secured this tender, demonstrate that businesses with robust support services can benefit from similar projects within the public procurement framework. This contract can lead to further opportunities, leveraging expertise in heritage site projects, making it ideal for companies looking to expand their portfolio in government contract work.

## Notice

Historic England, the Government's advisors on archaeology, are to work with heritage organisations in Cornwall to conduct a small-scale archaeological excavation on the henge monument at Castilly, Cornwall. The requirement was for a number of items to assist in the excavation including welfare units, tool store, water bowser etc..

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047580-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Aug 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,518 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HISTORIC ENGLAND |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 2EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Mannington and Western |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GAP GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 44211110 - Cabins
- 71351914 - Archaeological services

## Release History

- 11 Aug 2025 at 10:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047580-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047580-2025
  11th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gap-group.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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