--- title: "Provision of Archaeological Assessment Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000703896" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000703896" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000703896.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000703896.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL" published: "2022-12-23" --- # Provision of Archaeological Assessment Services Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000703896 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000703896) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000703896.json) ## Summary The Orkney Islands Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Archaeological Assessment Services. The buying organisation was Orkney Islands Council, located in Kirkwall, UK. The title of the procurement was "Provision of Archaeological Assessment Services" in the industry category of Environmental protection. The procurement stage was in the Award stage, with the contract being signed on 10th October 2022. The contract is for the value of 9913.5 GBP. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the archaeological services sector, to compete for the contract. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing fair competition. Businesses with expertise in archaeological assessment services and experience in desk-based assessments and excavations would be well-suited to bid for this contract. The tender was specific to the Bridge Street Regeneration Area in Kirkwall, presenting a targeted opportunity for businesses interested in working on projects in that location. ## Notice The main aim and purpose of work is for a suitably qualified and experienced Archaeological Services Contractor to undertake a desk-based assessment, walkover and to carry out up to 3 trial pits/trenching excavations to assess the archaeological potential within the Bridge Street Regeneration Area around the Anchor buildings. These assessments are necessary requirement prior to planning future developments in this area. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The main aim and purpose of work is for a suitably qualified and experienced Archaeological Services Contractor to undertake a desk-based assessment, walkover and to carry out up to 3 trial pits/trenching excavations to assess the archaeological potential within the Bridge Street Regeneration Area around the Anchor buildings. These assessments are necessary requirement prior to planning future developments in this area. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC467771 | | 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 | 23 Dec 2022 | | Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Oct 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000 | | Lots value | £10,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £9,913 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL | | Locality | KIRKWALL | | Post town | Kirkwall | | Postcode | KW15 1NY | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Orkney Islands | | Electoral ward | Kirkwall East | | Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland | | Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ORCA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 45112450 - Excavation work at archaeological sites - 45221210 - Covered or partially-covered excavations - 71355000 - Surveying services ## Release History - 23 Dec 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC467771 - 18 Aug 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG456718 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG456718&idx=1 18th August 2022 - ITQ Provision of Archaeological Assessment Services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG456718&idx=2 18th August 2022 - Appendix 1 - Proposed Site Pits - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG456718 Provision of Archaeological Assessment Services - The main aim and purpose of work is for a suitably qualified and experienced Archaeological Services Contractor to undertake a desk-based assessment, walkover and to carry out up to 3 trial pits/trenching excavations to assess the archaeological potential within the Bridge Street Regeneration Area around the Anchor buildings. These assessments are necessary requirement prior to planning future developments in this area. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC467771 Provision of Archaeological Assessment Services - The main aim and purpose of work is for a suitably qualified and experienced Archaeological Services Contractor to undertake a desk-based assessment, walkover and to carry out up to 3 trial pits/trenching excavations to assess the archaeological potential within the Bridge Street Regeneration Area around the Anchor buildings. These assessments are necessary requirement prior to planning future developments in this area. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.orkney.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000703896 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=672193 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=675422 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000703896. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000703896.json.