---
title: "Archaeological Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a084"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-22"
---

# Archaeological Services

Buyer: CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a084

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## Summary

Chesterfield Borough Council has completed a procurement process for archaeological services focusing on attendance and recording during groundworks at Rykneld Square. The process, completed on May 22, 2026, was conducted under a limited procurement method due to its below-threshold nature. The contract commenced on August 11, 2025, and is set to potentially extend until August 14, 2026, should findings warrant it. The contract was awarded to the University of Leicester - Archaeological Services and encompasses service delivery across multiple regions of the United Kingdom, including UKC through UKK.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for large-scale enterprises particularly those specialising in archaeological and heritage preservation services. Businesses capable of delivering comprehensive archaeological services during construction undertakings, and those keen on strengthening partnerships with public authorities, stand to benefit. As a sector of growth, it could provide businesses with a platform to showcase expertise while contributing to the preservation of historical sites, thus enhancing business credentials and portfolios.

## Notice

Attendance and Recording during Groundworks at Rykneld Square.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047612-2026 |
| 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 | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Aug 2025 - 15 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £145,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHESTERFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S40 1LP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF12 East Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Chesterfield |
| Electoral ward | Spire |
| Westminster constituency | Chesterfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER - ARCHAEOLOGICAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351914 - Archaeological services

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 09:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047612-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047612-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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