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title: "Framework for Archaeology Services at Transport Scotland"
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# Framework for Archaeology Services at Transport Scotland

Buyer: TRANSPORT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000621724

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the provision of Archaeology Services at Transport Scotland is currently in progress. The buying organisation, Transport Scotland, has initiated a tender for a framework agreement that includes Invasive Archaeology Services, Non-Invasive Archaeology Services, and Advisory Services. The procurement stage is selective with a restricted procedure. The main categories for this service are services, and the procurement method details include a two-stage procedure involving prequalification and tender stages. The current estimated spend values per lot range from 5M GBP to 21M GBP. The buying organisation, acting on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, aims to conduct the procurement process effectively and fairly.

This tender opportunity for Archaeology Services at Transport Scotland presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in archaeological investigations and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in Invasive Archaeology, Non-Invasive Archaeology, and Advisory Services are well-suited to compete. The framework agreement structure and the division into 3 distinct lots based on contract values offer a platform for businesses of various sizes to participate. The selective procurement method and the clear criteria for evaluation provide businesses with a transparent process to showcase their capabilities and secure contracts within this public procurement opportunity.

## Notice

Transport Scotland intends to undertake a public procurement competition for the provision of Archaeology Services, which are required on Transport Scotland projects. The services comprise of Invasive Archaeology Services, Non-Invasive Archaeology Services, and Advisory Services. Over the forthcoming years, there a number of projects which shall require such archaeological services. These include, but are not limited to: - A9 Dualling Programme; and - A96 Dualling Programme Due to the repeat need for these services, coupled with the exact requirement and timings being unknown, it is considered that these services would be best met through the use of a framework agreement. Furthermore, due to the nature and quantum of the services it is intended that the services will be divided into 3 lots: - Lot 1 - Advisory Services; - Lot 2 - Low Value 'Non-invasive and Invasive Investigations' and 'Post Excavation Services' (contract values 100k GBP) Following an analysis of future spend, the current estimated spend values per lot is as follows: - Lot 1, 5M GBP - Lot 2, 0.25M GBP - Lot 3, 21M GBP Transport Scotland is an agency of the Scottish Government and contracts in the name of and on behalf of the Scottish Ministers. Transport Scotland will conduct the proposed procurement process on behalf of the Scottish Ministers.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Technical Advisory Services

Archaeological professional/technical advisory services, of which may comprise: i) Advising Transport Scotland on legislation, good industry practice and the processes and procedures which are required to be adhered to when conducting non-invasive and invasive investigations, and post excavation services; ii) Development and drafting of procurement and/or contract documents; iii) Advising Transport Scotland on appropriate form and conditions of contracts to be adopted, understanding the pitfalls of different types of contracts; and iv) Support Transport Scotland in the management of archaeological contracts, addressing both technical and commercial issues. The supplier will be procured through the restricted procedure, a procedure under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This is a two-stage procedure, comprising a prequalification stage and a tender stage. This Contract Notice and ESPD sets out the prequalification stage and Section II.2.9 of this Contract Notice describes the criteria for prequalifying the limited number of candidates to be taken forward to tender stage. In order to be considered for this procurement competition, economic operators must complete and submit an ESPD, which can be downloaded via the Public Contracts Scotland portal (www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk). It is anticipated that a total of 5 economic operators will be invited to tender stage for Lot 1 and that the 3 most economically advantageous tenderers will be awarded onto the framework agreement.

Lot 3 - Low Value 'Non-invasive and Invasive Investigations' and 'Post Excavation Services' (contract values >100k GBP)

The services for Lot 3 are likely to include the following: Non-Invasive and Invasive Investigations Archaeological investigation, of which may comprise: i) Management of and co-ordination with, any other specialist sub-contractors appointed by the Supplier, as required; ii) Preparation of Health and Safety risk assessments and reports for all Services to be carried out on each site of interest; iii) Liaison and compliance with the directions of Transport Scotland, the relevant engineering consultant(s) and the relevant local authority archaeologist and, if required, with Historic Environment Scotland; iv) Preparation and submission of progress reports (frequency to be agreed with the project management team and Supplier) v) Undertaking topographical/ earthwork survey(s); geophysical survey(s); building survey(s); field walking survey(s); and/or metal detector survey(s) at each relevant site; vi) Trial trenching by machine (or by hand where specified) and subsequent evaluation and hand excavation; vii) Undertaking strip, map and sample at each relevant site; viii) Undertaking archaeological excavation(s) at each relevant site; ix) Undertaking palaeo-environmental assessment and/or analysis at each relevant site; and x) Seeking all necessary permissions prior to any work being undertaken. Post Excavation Services Post excavation services, of which may comprise: i) Undertaking of post-excavation assessment, analysis and reporting on the results of an archaeological investigation; ii) Publication at a level of detail appropriate to the significance of the results is required as well as ensuring submission of a summary of the works undertaken to the relevant and appropriate publications; iii) Dissemination of the results through deposition of an ordered archive at the relevant public bodies and the deposition of a detailed report at Transport Scotland and local authorities offices; and iv) Liaison and compliance with the directions of Transport Scotland, their technical advisor and all relevant public authorities. It is envisaged that the services shall be provided at the Supplier's construction sites with attendance required on an ad-hoc basis at Transport Scotland's offices. However, on occasion, the Supplier may be required to undertake the following duties: i. attend the offices, other construction sites or other locations within Scotland as and when required; ii. attend meetings at Transport Scotland's main office in Buchanan House, Glasgow or construction site offices as and when may be required; iii. liaison with other Transport Scotland advisers/ consultants/ contractors at their specific offices/sites. The Supplier was procured through the restricted procedure, a procedure under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This is a two-stage procedure, comprising a prequalification stage and a tender stage. This Contract Notice and ESPD sets out the prequalification stage and Section II.2.9 of this Contract Notice describes the criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates that were taken forward to tender stage. In order to be considered for this procurement competition, economic operators had to complete and submit an ESPD via the Public Contracts Scotland portal (www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk). A total of 6 economic operators were invited to tender stage for Lot 3, and the 3 most economically advantageous tenderers were awarded onto the framework agreement.. The Framework Agreement is based on the Institute of Civil Engineers Conditions of Contract for Archaeological Investigation (2011). Each economic operator was invited to submit a Tender on the same contract terms.

Lot 2 - Low Value 'Non-invasive and Invasive Investigations' and 'Post Excavation Services' (contract values

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV493245 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | 22 Jun 2020 |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,250,000 |
| Lots value | £26,250,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £26,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, 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 East |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | ARCHAEOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS; GUARD ARCHAEOLOGY; HEADLAND ARCHAEOLOGY; JACOBS; MOTT MACDONALD; RUBICON HERITAGE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 45112450 - Excavation work at archaeological sites
- 71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services
- 71351914 - Archaeological services
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV493245
- 15 Mar 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474047
- 4 Aug 2020 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG391969
- 4 Aug 2020 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394723
- 4 Aug 2020 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394722
- 4 Aug 2020 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394721
- 4 Aug 2020 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394720
- 4 Aug 2020 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394719
- 15 Jul 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL390464
- 23 May 2020 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386966

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL390464&idx=3
  17th July 2020 - A note of the NINE financial ratios used, how the ratios are calculated and how the score is derived
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL390464&idx=1
  17th July 2020 - Supplier Information Day PowerPoint
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL390464&idx=2
  17th July 2020 - Questions and Answers from Supplier Information Day
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386966&idx=2
  17th June 2020 - Questions raised and answers provided during the Supplier Information WebEx, held on 09 June 2020
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386966&idx=1
  12th June 2020 - a copy of the slides used during the supplier day webex on 09 June 2020
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386966
  Framework for Archaeology Services at Transport Scotland - Transport Scotland intends to undertake a public procurement competition for the provision of Archaeology Services, which are required on Transport Scotland projects. The services comprise of Invasive Archaeology Services, Non-Invasive Archaeology Services, and Advisory Services. Over the forthcoming years, there a number of projects which shall require such archaeological services. These include, but are not limited to: - A9 Dualling Programme; and - A96 Dualling Programme Due to the repeat need for these services, coupled with the exact requirement and timings being unknown, it is considered that these services would be best met through the use of a framework agreement. Furthermore, due to the nature and quantum of the services it is intended that the services will be divided into 3 lots: - Lot 1 - Advisory Services; - Lot 2 - Low Value 'Non-invasive and Invasive Investigations' and 'Post Excavation Services' (contract values 100k GBP) Following an analysis of future spend, the current estimated spend values per lot is as follows: - Lot 1, 5M GBP - Lot 2, 0.5M GBP - Lot 3, 21M GBP Transport Scotland is an agency of the Scottish Government and contracts in the name of and on behalf of the Scottish Ministers. Transport Scotland will conduct the proposed procurement process on behalf of the Scottish Ministers.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL390464
  Framework for Archaeology Services at Transport Scotland - Transport Scotland intends to undertake a public procurement competition for the provision of Archaeology Services, which are required on Transport Scotland projects. The services comprise of Invasive Archaeology Services, Non-Invasive Archaeology Services, and Advisory Services. Over the forthcoming years, there a number of projects which shall require such archaeological services. These include, but are not limited to: - A9 Dualling Programme; and - A96 Dualling Programme Due to the repeat need for these services, coupled with the exact requirement and timings being unknown, it is considered that these services would be best met through the use of a framework agreement. Furthermore, due to the nature and quantum of the services it is intended that the services will be divided into 3 lots: - Lot 1 - Advisory Services; - Lot 2 - Low Value 'Non-invasive and Invasive Investigations' and 'Post Excavation Services' (contract values 100k GBP) Following an analysis of future spend, the current estimated spend values per lot is as follows: - Lot 1, 5M GBP - Lot 2, 0.25M GBP - Lot 3, 21M GBP Transport Scotland is an agency of the Scottish Government and contracts in the name of and on behalf of the Scottish Ministers. Transport Scotland will conduct the proposed procurement process on behalf of the Scottish Ministers.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474047
  Framework for Archaeology Services at Transport Scotland - Transport Scotland intends to undertake a public procurement competition for the provision of Archaeology Services, which are required on Transport Scotland projects. The services comprise of Invasive Archaeology Services, Non-Invasive Archaeology Services, and Advisory Services. Over the forthcoming years, there a number of projects which shall require such archaeological services. These include, but are not limited to: - A9 Dualling Programme; and - A96 Dualling Programme Due to the repeat need for these services, coupled with the exact requirement and timings being unknown, it is considered that these services would be best met through the use of a framework agreement. Furthermore, due to the nature and quantum of the services it is intended that the services will be divided into 3 lots: - Lot 1 - Advisory Services; - Lot 2 - Low Value 'Non-invasive and Invasive Investigations' and 'Post Excavation Services' (contract values 100k GBP) Following an analysis of future spend, the current estimated spend values per lot is as follows: - Lot 1, 5M GBP - Lot 2, 0.25M GBP - Lot 3, 21M GBP Transport Scotland is an agency of the Scottish Government and contracts in the name of and on behalf of the Scottish Ministers. Transport Scotland will conduct the proposed procurement process on behalf of the Scottish Ministers.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV493245
  Framework for Archaeology Services at Transport Scotland - Transport Scotland intends to undertake a public procurement competition for the provision of Archaeology Services, which are required on Transport Scotland projects. The services comprise of Invasive Archaeology Services, Non-Invasive Archaeology Services, and Advisory Services. Over the forthcoming years, there a number of projects which shall require such archaeological services. These include, but are not limited to: - A9 Dualling Programme; and - A96 Dualling Programme Due to the repeat need for these services, coupled with the exact requirement and timings being unknown, it is considered that these services would be best met through the use of a framework agreement. Furthermore, due to the nature and quantum of the services it is intended that the services will be divided into 3 lots: - Lot 1 - Advisory Services; - Lot 2 - Low Value 'Non-invasive and Invasive Investigations' and 'Post Excavation Services' (contract values 100k GBP) Following an analysis of future spend, the current estimated spend values per lot is as follows: - Lot 1, 5M GBP - Lot 2, 0.25M GBP - Lot 3, 21M GBP Transport Scotland is an agency of the Scottish Government and contracts in the name of and on behalf of the Scottish Ministers. Transport Scotland will conduct the proposed procurement process on behalf of the Scottish Ministers.

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