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title: "Community Archaeology Test-Pit Excavations in Charnwood Forest"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f92b"
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published: "2025-12-18"
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# Community Archaeology Test-Pit Excavations in Charnwood Forest

Buyer: THE NATIONAL FOREST COMPANY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f92b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Community Archaeology Test-Pit Excavations in Charnwood Forest" has been completed, with the contracting authority being THE NATIONAL FOREST COMPANY, a central government public authority based in Swadlincote, United Kingdom. The tender involved the development and delivery of three community archaeological digs, each comprising 30 test-pit excavations. The procurement was conducted through a limited competition method, as the competition was below the threshold. The contract was awarded on 16th December 2025 to the University of Lincoln, for a period extending until 31st December 2026. The contract is valued at £60,648, with the primary location of services being the UKF2 region in the UK, falling under the services category, specifically archaeological services.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the archaeological services industry, particularly those experienced in managing volunteer groups and community-based projects. The project not only fosters community engagement but also offers potential future collaborations with governmental bodies like THE NATIONAL FOREST COMPANY. Enterprises with expertise in archaeological fieldwork, public engagement, and education are particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The awarded supplier, University of Lincoln, exemplifies the calibre of institution capable of combining academic resources with practical archaeological expertise to successfully fulfil such contracts.

## Notice

Development and delivery of three community archaeological digs of 30 test-pit excavations in each selected village working with novice groups and volunteers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084399-2025 |
| 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 | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,540 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE NATIONAL FOREST COMPANY |
| Locality | SWADLINCOTE |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE12 6BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | North West Leicestershire |
| Electoral ward | Ashby Woulds |
| Westminster constituency | North West Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351914 - Archaeological services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2025 at 13:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084399-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084399-2025
  18th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lincoln.ac.uk/
- http://www.nationalforest.org
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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