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title: "Underwater Archaeology"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000569888"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND"
published: "2019-04-04"
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# Underwater Archaeology

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000569888

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## Summary

Historic Environment Scotland is conducting a public procurement process for a contract titled "Underwater Archaeology," aimed at the investigation, recording, conservation, and protection of significant underwater heritage assets in Scottish territorial waters. The procurement is currently active with a submission deadline of 14 February 2019, and involves an open procedure under the services category. The contract will be executed in multiple lots covering different geographical areas including the North Coast and Northern Isles, as well as Mainland Scotland and the Western Isles. The evaluation criteria focus on a combination of technical quality and pricing, with specific address locations specified for delivery.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in archaeological services, environmental conservation, and marine heritage studies. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), particularly those experienced in underwater assessments and conservation work, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, companies capable of undertaking field assessments, remedial actions, and data archiving are encouraged to participate, as the project aims to address significant risks associated with underwater heritage sites.

## Notice

In order to provide for the investigation, recording, conservation, protection and promotion of significant underwater heritage assets, including those most at risk through neglect, decay or other threats in freshwater locations and in subtidal environments within UK territorial waters adjacent to Scotland, Historic Scotland is seeking to procure a service which covers the following requirements; Undertake specific surveys with other partner bodies; Carry out field assessments; Monitor designated assets & undertake remedial action; Maintain and deliver an archive of primary data along with reports

### Lot Information

North Coast (marine) and Northern Isles (marine and freshwater)

In order to provide for the investigation, recording, conservation, protection and promotion of significant underwater heritage assets, including those most at risk through neglect, decay or other threats in freshwater locations and in subtidal environments within UK territorial waters adjacent to Scotland, Historic Scotland is seeking to procure a service which covers the following requirements; Undertake specific surveys with other partner bodies; Carry out field assessments; Monitor designated assets & undertake remedial action; Maintain and deliver an archive of primary data along with reports

Renewal: The Contract will cover the period from 1 May 2019 to 30 April 2021 with 4 (four) options to extend for an additional 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 months. The maximum contract period will therefore be 6 (six) years dependent upon satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date.

Mainland Scotland (except north coast marine), and Western Isles

In order to provide for the investigation, recording, conservation, protection and promotion of significant underwater heritage assets, including those most at risk through neglect, decay or other threats in freshwater locations and in subtidal environments within UK territorial waters adjacent to Scotland, Historic Scotland is seeking to procure a service which covers the following requirements; Undertake specific surveys with other partner bodies; Carry out field assessments; Monitor designated assets & undertake remedial action; Maintain and deliver an archive of primary data along with reports

Renewal: The Contract will cover the period from 1 May 2019 to 30 April 2021 with 4 (four) options to extend for an additional 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 months. The maximum contract period will therefore be 6 (six) years dependent upon satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR350703 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | 4 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | January 2025 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH9 1SH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Southside/Newington |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland, TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351924 - Underwater exploration services

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR350703
- 14 Jan 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN342095

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342095&idx=1
  16th January 2019 - Document 1 - Instructions for Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342095&idx=2
  16th January 2019 - Document 2 - Specification of Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342095&idx=3
  16th January 2019 - Document 3 - Quality Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342095&idx=4
  16th January 2019 - Document 4 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342095&idx=5
  16th January 2019 - Document 5 - Purchasers Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342095&idx=6
  16th January 2019 - PCS ESPD Supplier guide
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN342095
  Underwater Archaeology - In order to provide for the investigation, recording, conservation, protection and promotion of significant underwater heritage assets, including those most at risk through neglect, decay or other threats in freshwater locations and in subtidal environments within UK territorial waters adjacent to Scotland, Historic Scotland is seeking to procure a service which covers the following requirements; Undertake specific surveys with other partner bodies; Carry out field assessments; Monitor designated assets & undertake remedial action; Maintain and deliver an archive of primary data along with reports
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR350703
  Underwater Archaeology - In order to provide for the investigation, recording, conservation, protection and promotion of significant underwater heritage assets, including those most at risk through neglect, decay or other threats in freshwater locations and in subtidal environments within UK territorial waters adjacent to Scotland, Historic Scotland is seeking to procure a service which covers the following requirements; Undertake specific surveys with other partner bodies; Carry out field assessments; Monitor designated assets & undertake remedial action; Maintain and deliver an archive of primary data along with reports

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://historicenvironment.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000569888
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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