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title: "Advanced Archaeological Works for A9 Dualling - Luncarty to Pass of Birnam."
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000504502"
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# Advanced Archaeological Works for A9 Dualling - Luncarty to Pass of Birnam.

Buyer: TRANSPORT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000504502

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## Summary

Transport Scotland is currently engaged in a public procurement process for "Advanced Archaeological Works for A9 Dualling – Luncarty to Pass of Birnam." This initiative focuses on the transport industry and is positioned in Glasgow, United Kingdom. The procurement method adopted is selective, following a restricted procedure. The tender period concluded on 25 August 2017, with the contract intended to be effective for a duration of 26 months, having been officially signed on 18 January 2018. This contracting authority aims to assess and mitigate impacts on cultural heritage assets, with key responsibilities encompassing both non-invasive and invasive archaeological investigations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for archaeological contractors and related service providers, particularly those equipped with specialised expertise in cultural heritage management. Businesses that focus on environmental assessments, archaeological excavations, and have relevant certifications—such as registration with the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists—will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. Furthermore, the work involves collaboration and engagement with local communities and stakeholders, promising a broadened scope for firms experienced in managing archaeological projects within infrastructural developments.

## Notice

The appointment of a suitably experienced economic operator (e.g. an archaeological contractor) to carry out advanced archaeological works for the A9 Dualling - Luncarty to Pass of Birnam scheme. The main objective to be delivered by the appointed economic operator will be to evaluate or mitigate the effect of the scheme on cultural heritage assets. This will include non-invasive and invasive archaeological investigations, mitigation excavations if required, and post-excavation assessment and reporting.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Transport Scotland is an agency of the Scottish Government and contracts in the name of and on behalf of the Scottish Ministers. Transport Scotland has identified the requirement to appoint a suitably experienced economic operator to conduct advanced archaeological works for the A9 Dualling - Luncarty to Pass of Birnam scheme. It is intended that the contract will be in place for a period of 26 months. Transport Scotland managed the procurement process for the advanced archaeological works contract (the "Contract") on behalf of the Scottish Ministers. The contract has been entered into between the Scottish Ministers and the successful tenderer (the "Contractor"). The contract terms and conditions are based on ICC Infrastructure Conditions of Contract for Archaeological Investigation (2011). Each selected economic operator was invited to submit a Tender on the same contract terms. The economic operator was procured through a competitive tender procedure, in accordance with the restricted procedure as stated in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Due to the specialist archaeological expertise required for this project, it is to be performed by a single contractor and as such was not divided into lots. To be considered for this contract economic operators were required to complete the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) in accordance with the Contract Notice. Economic operators were evaluated in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, on the basis of information they provided within their ESPD. Requirement The requirement for advanced archaeological works is evaluated in the Environmental Statement (ES) for Scottish Trunk Road schemes. It was identified in the cultural heritage chapter and the Schedule of Environmental Commitments in the A9 Dualling - Luncarty to Pass of Birnam Environmental Statement (ES) that advanced archaeological works would be required for the scheme. These works are required to investigate, evaluate, and mitigate the effect of the scheme on cultural heritage assets and are to be carried out prior to construction of the main works. The services shall include, but shall not be limited to, non-invasive and invasive archaeological investigations, and post-excavation assessment, analysis, reporting and publication. The non-invasive archaeological investigations shall include; Historic Building Photographic Surveys, and Earthwork Surveys (including photographic earthwork survey). The invasive archaeological investigations shall include; trial trenching, post-fieldwork assessment, analysis, reporting, and mitigation works if required (likely to be set-piece excavation).. Economic operators were excluded from this competition if they were in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB309707 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £470,000 |
| Lots value | £470,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT SCOTLAND |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G4 0HF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 45112450 - Excavation work at archaeological sites
- 71351914 - Archaeological services

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB309707
- 15 Aug 2017 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG292720
- 25 Jul 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL290731

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL290731&idx=2
  28th July 2017 - ESPD for Advanced Archaeological Works for A9 Dualling - Luncarty to Pass of Birnam
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL290731&idx=4
  28th July 2017 - ESPD - Advanced Archaeological Works for A9 Dualling - Luncarty to Pass of Birnam -Added OJEU number
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL290731&idx=3
  28th July 2017 - Economic and Financial Standing Evaluation Criteria Ratios and Scoring
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL290731
  Advanced Archaeological Works for A9 Dualling - Luncarty to Pass of Birnam. - Transport Scotland has identified the need to appoint a suitably experienced economic operator (e.g. an archaeological contractor) to carry out advanced archaeological works for the A9 Dualling - Luncarty to Pass of Birnam scheme. The main objective to be delivered by the economic operator will be to evaluate or mitigate the effect of the scheme on cultural heritage assets. This will require non-invasive and invasive archaeological investigations, mitigation excavations if required, and post-excavation assessment and reporting.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB309707
  Advanced Archaeological Works for A9 Dualling - Luncarty to Pass of Birnam. - The appointment of a suitably experienced economic operator (e.g. an archaeological contractor) to carry out advanced archaeological works for the A9 Dualling - Luncarty to Pass of Birnam scheme. The main objective to be delivered by the appointed economic operator will be to evaluate or mitigate the effect of the scheme on cultural heritage assets. This will include non-invasive and invasive archaeological investigations, mitigation excavations if required, and post-excavation assessment and reporting.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- http://www.transport.gov.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000504502

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