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title: "Clydach Ironworks - Provision of Archaeological Clerk of Works"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-149956"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-14"
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# Clydach Ironworks - Provision of Archaeological Clerk of Works

Buyer: MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-149956

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## Summary

Monmouthshire County Council has awarded a contract under the tender titled "Clydach Ironworks – Provision of Archaeological Clerk of Works," aimed at facilitating archaeological activities during the consolidation works at Clydach Ironworks, located in Usk, Monmouthshire. The procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically targeting archaeological services, including geophysical and topographical surveys. The contracting process progressed through an open method, with the tender closing on 30th April 2025 and the award period concluding on 2nd May 2025. The contract has been awarded to Black Mountains Archaeology Ltd and was officially signed on 8th May 2025, marking the process as currently in the award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in archaeological services, particularly those with expertise in preparing and conducting archaeological frameworks, watching briefs, and 3D surveys. Companies capable of managing project administration based on the outlined 16-week schedule and proficiency in photorealistic 3D modelling will find this contract beneficial for their business growth. The open procurement method allowed for competitive bidding and was particularly suited to organisations with capabilities to meet detailed archaeological and reporting requirements. Such ventures can enhance their portfolios by participating in heritage conservation projects, thereby establishing or reinforcing their presence in the archaeological and historical preservation industry.

## Notice

To provide archaeological clerk of works role during consolidation worksat Clydach Ironworks in Monmouthshire..To include:- Preparation of WSI for works as Schedule of Works, to placeconsolidation works into an archaeological framework and meet therequirements of the SMC conditions.- Project admin based on 16 week site programme.- Archaeological watching brief based on 16 week site programme, twodays per week over the 16 week programme for archaeologicalmonitoring in the form of an archaeological watching brief. Number of days required can be escalated up or down according to the requirements of the consolidation programme.- Post works 3D survey of the ironworks to produce metrically accuraterendered photorealistic 3D modelling of the survey area, buildings andgeneral scenes georeferenced with high accuracy.- Reporting for required works. A report and analysis of findings is required to fulfil Scheduled Monument Consent and professional requirements. This usually takes the form of grey literature report and academic journal entry.- Reporting to, and meetings with, the Client and 3rd partyconsultants / contractors as required for effective delivery of the contract..Potential Additional Works include:- 3 days evaluation and recording if required. Provision allows for up to three archaeologists for five days to evaluate, for example trenching by machine excavation, any given area or structure identified during the consolidation works.- Photogrammetric modelling of features. Generation of 3 measured 3Dsurveys during course of archaeological work, hosted on specialist cloud based viewer, to enable partners to collaborate with archaeological data ahead of any subsequent post-excavation reporting stage.- Additional reporting for potential additional works..For full details please see the Request for Quotation brief available on the Sell2Wales portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=149956 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 14 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | USK |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP15 1GA |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Monmouthshire |
| Electoral ward | Llanbadoc and Usk |
| Westminster constituency | Monmouthshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLACK MOUNTAINS ARCHAEOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351720 - Geophysical surveys of archaeological sites
- 71351811 - Topographical surveys of archaeological sites
- 71351914 - Archaeological services

## Release History

- 14 May 2025 at 15:09 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=149956
- 15 Apr 2025 at 11:37 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=149956

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=APR507800&idx=1
  15th April 2025 - Clydach Ironworks - Archaeological Clerk of Works Brief (PDF)
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=APR507800&idx=2
  15th April 2025 - Clydach Ironworks - Archaeological Clerk of Works Brief (Word doc)
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=APR507800&idx=3
  15th April 2025 - Scoring methodology

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackmountainsarchaeology.com
- http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales

## Provenance

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