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title: "Cartrefu, Ardudwy: commission to deliver community archaeology survey and excavation of derelict rur"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-142724"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-142724.json"
source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "AWDURDOD PARC CENEDLAETHOL ERYRI/ERYRI NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-10-22"
---

# Cartrefu, Ardudwy: commission to deliver community archaeology survey and excavation of derelict rur

Buyer: AWDURDOD PARC CENEDLAETHOL ERYRI/ERYRI NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-142724

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## Summary

The Eryri National Park Authority has concluded the award stage of a public procurement process titled "Cartrefu, Ardudwy: commission to deliver community archaeology survey and excavation of derelict rural cottages in Ardudwy," situated within the historic landscape of the Eryri National Park. Sheffield University has been awarded the contract, which was signed on 30th July 2024, and is valued at £49,671. This project is set to initiate community archaeology surveys and excavations, focusing on post-medieval cottages, with key dates including the completion of the project by June 2025. The tender was issued under the "services" category and classified under preservation services of historical sites and buildings, with procurement being conducted via an open method.

This initiative represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialised in archaeology, heritage preservation, and community engagement. Companies with experience in conducting archaeological work in collaboration with community volunteers and those who are equipped to engage Welsh-speaking participants are particularly well-suited for similar future projects. Interested businesses can leverage such procurement to enhance their portfolios, establish key partnerships, and access further opportunities within the public sector, thus fostering significant business growth in specialised fields of archaeology and community-driven projects.

## Notice

Please see full description in attached brief.The Eryri National Park Authority (ENPA) isseeking to appoint a suitable contractor todeliver a community archaeology survey andexcavation project in the historic landscape ofArdudwy on the coastal western flanks of theEryri National Park. The project is focussedon ruinous post-medieval cottages in the rurallandscape. It will take place in 2024 and 2025.The ENPA is specifically seeking anarchaeological contractor who is experiencedin working with community volunteers,including in particular with Welsh speakingparticipants, with demonstrated knowledgeand expertise of both the required fieldworktechniques (and ability to finalise project workto archive stage) and of the subject material.The contractor should have an excellentrecord of developing and delivering engagingcommunity participation and schools' projects.Every aspect of this commission must becompleted by June, 2025.The closing date for the receipt of tenders is12pm, Monday, July 22nd, 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=142724 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,671 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | AWDURDOD PARC CENEDLAETHOL ERYRI/ERYRI NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY |
| Locality | PENRHYNDEUDRAETH |
| Post town | Llandudno |
| Postcode | LL48 6LF |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL32 Gwynedd |
| Local authority | Gwynedd |
| Electoral ward | Penrhyndeudraeth |
| Westminster constituency | Dwyfor Meirionnydd |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHEFFIELD UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92522000 - Preservation services of historical sites and buildings

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2025 at 09:26 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=142724
- 4 Feb 2025 at 12:30 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=142724
- 4 Jul 2024 at 08:51 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=142724

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL483085&idx=2
  4th July 2024 - Ffurflen Ymateb Tendr / Tender Response Form
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL483085&idx=1
  4th July 2024 - Briff / Brief

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eryri.llyw.cymru
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/
- https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/cbe/staff/academic/mogden

## Provenance

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