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title: "Appointment of a Heritage Consultant for Archaeological Excavation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e745"
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# Appointment of a Heritage Consultant for Archaeological Excavation

Buyer: PENDLE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e745

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## Summary

Pendle Borough Council, located in Nelson, Lancashire, has completed the procurement process for the appointment of a heritage consultant to conduct archaeological excavation and post-excavation analysis at a site significant for its Bronze Age and 19th-century industrial remains. The process, completed using an open competition method, falls under the services category according to the CPV classification, specifically geological, geophysical, and other scientific prospecting services. The contract, valued at approximately £96,810 gross, was signed on 23rd February 2026, with the project expected to commence on 8th July 2026 and conclude by the end of August 2026. The contract was awarded to Civic Heritage Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Manchester.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in archaeological and heritage consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in excavation and historical analysis. The nature of the project, including its connection to a housing-led regeneration scheme, presents additional growth opportunities, notably for firms with experience in urban development and large-scale site analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the region could particularly benefit, provided they demonstrate strong qualifications and relevant experience in similar past projects, which are key criteria outlined by the Council. Engaging in such projects not only enhances a company’s portfolio but also strengthens its standing with public authority contracts.

## Notice

Pendle Borough Council is seeking to appoint a qualified and experienced heritage consultant to carry out archaeological excavation and post-excavation analysis at Further Clough Head, Nelson, Lancashire. This appointment is required to meet planning conditions and enable delivery of a housing-led regeneration scheme on the site, which has revealed significant Bronze Age remains and 19th-century industrial archaeology.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050245-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| Lots value | £125,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £80,675 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PENDLE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | NELSON |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB9 7LJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD46 East Lancashire |
| Local authority | Pendle |
| Electoral ward | Bradley |
| Westminster constituency | Pendle and Clitheroe |
| Delivery location | TLD46 East Lancashire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CIVIC HERITAGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351000 - Geological, geophysical and other scientific prospecting services

## Release History

- 28 May 2026 at 11:20 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050245-2026
- 24 Nov 2025 at 12:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076420-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050245-2026
  28th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076420-2025
  24th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=84ae4cb6-22c9-f011-813a-005056b64545
  To participate, suppliers must register an interest before 12pm, 15th December 2025 to obtain access to the tender documents. In the event of difficulties registering as a supplier, please refer to the System Administrator Proactis support team ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com. Tender Responses are required to be submitted no later than 23rd January 2026, 12.00 hrs UK Local time via ProContract tender portal. If you require any clarifications on the tender documents, please submit these in writing via ProContract tender portal. The Council's responses to these clarification questions will be uploaded on the ProContract tender portal. Please note that ProContract, is the only portal that includes all the relevant documents required to respond to this opportunity, bearing Project Id: DN798425. No Tender submissions will be considered without completing the tender documents in full including attachments and returning them in alignment with the instructions within the tender document.

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.pendle.gov.uk

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