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title: "Whitehouse Archaeological Mitigation Excavation for Cricket Ground Works"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06eeba"
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# Whitehouse Archaeological Mitigation Excavation for Cricket Ground Works

Buyer: Milton Keynes City Council  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06eeba

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## Summary

Milton Keynes City Council is seeking an archaeological consultant and contractor to deliver archaeological mitigation excavation for cricket ground works. The requirement covers investigation, excavation and recording of archaeological remains, together with topographical surveying, archaeological services and reporting. The work is intended to support development of playing fields while ensuring that significant remains are properly recorded and construction can proceed efficiently. This is a works contract, combining archaeological fieldwork with professional consultancy and reporting. Delivery is associated with the Whitehouse cricket ground development in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. The council is the public-sector buyer and intends to appoint one suitably qualified provider to carry out the programme.

The procurement has reached tender: the council invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. This is a single procurement package. Enquiries had to be submitted by 14 September 2026 at 23:59, and tenders by 25 September 2026 at 12:00. The planned contract period runs from 15 October 2026 to 14 June 2027, an estimated eight months. The published estimated value is £115,000 excluding VAT and £138,000 including VAT; the package value is also recorded as AED 115,000 excluding VAT and AED 138,000 including VAT. Electronic submission is allowed through the council’s In-Tend e-tendering portal. The award criteria are set out in the tender documents.

This opportunity suits archaeological consultancies and contractors able to combine archaeological investigation, mitigation excavation, surveying, recording and technical reporting for a construction project. Bidders should be able to provide suitably qualified archaeological personnel and manage fieldwork alongside the development programme for new playing fields. Relevant experience in archaeological excavation and mitigation, topographical surveys, assessment of remains, site records and final reporting will be important to demonstrate competence. The requirement is suitable for a provider with the capacity to deliver an end-to-end archaeological strategy, from investigation and excavation through to interpretation and reporting. Firms that regularly support planning-led development and coordinate archaeological works with construction teams are likely to be well placed to compete.

## Notice

Milton Keynes City Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Archaeological Mitigation Excavation for Cricket Ground Works. The Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified archaeological consultant and contractor to deliver a programme of archaeological investigation, mitigation, and reporting works to support the proposed development. This project aims to deliver a balanced archaeological strategy that ensures any significant archaeological remains are recorded while enabling the efficient construction of the playing fields. The Council proposes to enter into a contract that will be for a term of an estimated eight months with the successful tenderer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082258-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2026 - 14 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £115,000 |
| Lots value | £115,000 |
| 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 | Milton Keynes City Council |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Postcode area | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 3EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45112450 - Excavation work at archaeological sites
- 71351811 - Topographical surveys of archaeological sites
- 71351914 - Archaeological services

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2026 at 15:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082258-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082258-2026
  28th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home
  The Tender documents are available on the Milton Keynes City Council E-tendering Portal, InTend, link given abvoe

## Notice URLs

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

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