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title: "The Big Dig 2018 - Consultant Archaeologist"
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buyer: "RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# The Big Dig 2018 - Consultant Archaeologist

Buyer: RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000540245

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## Summary

Renfrewshire Council has initiated a public procurement process titled "The Big Dig 2018 - Consultant Archaeologist". The procurement is classified under the services industry and takes place in Paisley, UK. Currently in the tender stage, the process is open for submissions, with a deadline set for 14th May 2018. The contract is valued at approximately £60,000 and aims to engage specialist consultants to lead an eight-week archaeological dig, design engagement activities, and provide reports to the council.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the fields of archaeological consultancy, community engagement, and educational services. Companies specialising in archaeology and those with experience in delivering heritage projects would be particularly well-suited to contend for this contract. The focus on creating community engagement and educational experiences highlights the potential for businesses to leverage their expertise in historic preservation and public interaction, aligning with strategic goals for economic regeneration in the area.

## Notice

2. Renfrewshire Council are seeking to engage Specialist Consultants in archaeology. The consultant will be required to design; secure statutory consents; lead the delivery of an eight-week archaeological dig and associated activities and report back to Renfrewshire Council.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of the services can be summarised as: providing the Client with archaeological-based information on their next steps towards investigating a range of options to increase public access to the Abbey Drain / Walkway. This information will be based on analysis of current dig and knowledge of past digs. The current dig and associated activities, which form part of this project, will also provide opportunities for community engagement and learning about heritage. Information collected during The Big Dig will enable the Client to fulfil their evaluation requirements to external funders. Appointment of this post is dependent on securing external funding from Heritage Lottery Fund, the outcome of which is expected to be known late April 2018 and the Client reserves the right not to award a contract under this tender exercise. There are four main elements to this commission: Identifying and designing appropriate investigation works, community engagement activities and securing necessary consents including Scheduled Monument Consent (SMC) (Stage 1 services) archaeological investigation (Stage 2 Services) delivery of community engagement and educational activities (Stage 2 Services) analysis and reporting on each of the above including recommendations for next steps (Stage 2 Services) A full description of the services required under each of these main element headings is provided in section 2 below. The story of Abbey Drain / Walkway is unique and its historical associations with Paisley Abbey and the development of Paisley are of national significance. The Abbey Drain / Walkway presents substantial potential to develop a visitor experience within the Abbey Quarter based on the spiritual, cultural and social aspects of medieval monastic life in Paisley. Development of such a visitor experience would be in keeping with a number of strategic aims of Renfrewshire Council and it partners, including: Paisley's Heritage Regeneration Strategy, "The Untold Story" - a strategy which recognises that Paisley's wealth of heritage assets is a driver for economic regeneration Paisley Town Centre Action Plan 2016 -2026 Renfrewshire Strategic Economic Framework 2016 -2018

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP330582 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 23 May 2018 - 30 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £58,027 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | PAISLEY |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA1 1JB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South |
| Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GUARD ARCHAEOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351914 - Archaeological services

## Release History

- 7 Sep 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP330582
- 20 Apr 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317222

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317222
  The Big Dig 2018 - Consultant Archaeologist - 2. Renfrewshire Council are seeking to engage Specialist Consultants in archaeology. The consultant will be required to design; secure statutory consents; lead the delivery of an eight-week archaeological dig and associated activities and report back to Renfrewshire Council.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP330582
  The Big Dig 2018 - Consultant Archaeologist - 2. Renfrewshire Council are seeking to engage Specialist Consultants in archaeology. The consultant will be required to design; secure statutory consents; lead the delivery of an eight-week archaeological dig and associated activities and report back to Renfrewshire Council.

## Notice URLs

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- https://publictendersscotland.publiccontrasscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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