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title: "Archaeological Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ce84"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED"
published: "2026-02-04"
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# Archaeological Services

Buyer: SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ce84

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## Summary

Severn Trent Water Limited, in conjunction with Hafren Dyfrdwy Cyfyngedig, has initiated a public procurement process aimed at acquiring archaeological services to support various utility projects across multiple UK regions, including West Midlands and Wales. The tender, titled "Archaeological Services," is currently in the tender stage and has been open for submissions since 4th February 2026, with a deadline for tender submissions on 2nd March 2026. Bidding entities should prepare for an engagement phase that includes desk and field tasks covered under a comprehensive framework agreement. Key milestones include the completion of the award phase by 1st June 2026, with the contract commencement expected on the same date. This procurement is conducted via an open competitive procedure, designed to attract suitable suppliers by leveraging a flexible and rigorous multi-stage process, including a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire and subsequent Request for Proposals.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses capable of providing specialised archaeological services, particularly those with experience in both desk-based assessments and field evaluations. The procurement encourages participation from SMEs, highlighting the project's adaptability to various business sizes and capacities. This framework is well-suited for businesses with a solid track record in delivering archaeological surveys, risk assessments, and compliance reporting, all within the context of supporting large-scale infrastructure projects. By joining this initiative, businesses can secure a role in long-term projects, potentially extending until 2036, thereby enhancing their market position and gaining expansive regional exposure in the UK.

## Notice

This framework will provide archaeological and heritage services to support The Utilities projects. Suppliers will deliver assessments, surveys, investigations, fieldwork, reporting, and any specialist services needed to meet planning, regulatory, and project requirements. Services may include desk-based assessments, field evaluations, watching briefs, excavation, specialist analysis, reporting, post-excavation works, and the preparation of documentation required for planning submissions and regulatory compliance. Suppliers must work to relevant professional standards and ensure all recommendations and outputs are necessary, proportionate, and appropriate to the project.

### Lot Information

Desk Based Assessments

Lot 1 covers early-stage archaeological and heritage work, including desk-based assessments, walkover surveys, heritage statements, written schemes of investigation, and project design documents. Suppliers will identify potential archaeological constraints, assess risks to the project, and provide recommendations for any fieldwork or further investigation that may be required.

Renewal: Extension options up to a total of 84 months (7 years)

Field Based Assessments

Lot 2 covers intrusive and non-intrusive archaeological fieldwork delivered during the construction phase under CDM requirements. This includes evaluations, trenching, watching briefs, excavations, monitoring, and associated post-excavation analysis and reporting. Suppliers must operate in accordance with CDM duties, ensuring safe site practices, competent supervision, risk assessments, method statements, and compliance with all planning and regulatory obligations.

Renewal: Extension options up to a total of 84 months (7 years)

### Planning Information

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## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010130-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 1 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2036-06-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | £4,000,000 |
| 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 | SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | HAFREN DYFRDWY CYFYNGEDIG |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 2LZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham |
| Local authority | Wrexham |
| Electoral ward | Ponciau |
| Westminster constituency | Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351914 - Archaeological services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 15:59 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010130-2026
- 17 Oct 2025 at 09:07 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066158-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010130-2026
  4th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066158-2025
  17th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://portal.us.bn.cloud.ariba.com/dashboard/public/appext/comsapsbncdiscoveryui#/RfxEvent/preview/1110004367?anId=ANONYMOUS
  Please follow the provided link to the SAP Ariba platform

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.office.com/e/LdhNHHJnNs
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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