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title: "Human Remains and Emergency Excavations"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000798058"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND"
published: "2025-08-12"
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# Human Remains and Emergency Excavations

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000798058

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Historic Environment Scotland involved a contract titled "Human Remains and Emergency Excavations," aimed at providing rapid-reaction, small-scale investigation and post-excavation services. The buying organisation, located in Edinburgh, operates within the tourism, heritage, conservation, and built environment industry category. This open procurement, which has now reached the award stage, was conducted through an open procedure, allowing electronic submissions. The contract was awarded to AOC Archaeology, with the contract actively signed on 23rd July 2025, valued at £38,200. Initially tendered in May 2025, the notice period ended by 11th June 2025, covering services predominantly within the UKM region.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs specialising in archaeology, excavation, and heritage conservation services. It promotes engagement with Historic Environment Scotland, a significant player in heritage management, offering businesses the chance to showcase their skills in quality-driven projects. The focus on rapid response to unexpected findings ensures steady work and the potential for future extensions, making it particularly suited for agile companies capable of quick mobilisation and compliance with heritage regulations. With electronic submission processes and a transparent, open procedure, businesses benefit from the streamlined tendering experience, positioning themselves for strategic growth in the public procurement space.

## Notice

The contract is for rapid- reaction, small-scale investigation and post-excavation work after unexpected discoveries of human remains on sites.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

For full description of the procurement please see Document 2 - Specification.

Renewal: Once the initial 3 years are up, the contract will be available for a further 1 year extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536866 |
| 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 | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | If all extensions are used up then this contract will be up for renewal in 2029. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £38,200 |

## 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351914 - Archaeological services

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536866
- 12 May 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530121

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530121&idx=1
  12th May 2025 - Document 1 - ITT - For information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530121&idx=2
  12th May 2025 - Document 2 - Specification - For information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530121&idx=3
  12th May 2025 - Document 3 - Quality Schedule - To be completed
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530121&idx=4
  12th May 2025 - Document 4 - Pricing Schedule - To be completed
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530121&idx=5
  12th May 2025 - Document 5 - Annex 1 - For information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530121&idx=6
  12th May 2025 - Document 6 - Annex 2 - For information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530121&idx=7
  12th May 2025 - Document 7 - HES T&Cs - For information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530121&idx=8
  12th May 2025 - Document 8 - Form of Tender - To be completed
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530121&idx=9
  12th May 2025 - Document 9 - Self Declaration on Russian Links - To be completed
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530121&idx=10
  12th May 2025 - Document 10 - Prompt Payment Form - To be completed
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530121&idx=11
  12th May 2025 - Document 11 - HES Suppliers Privacy Notice - For information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530121
  Human Remains and Emergency Excavations - The contract is for rapid- reaction, small-scale investigation and post-excavation work after unexpected discoveries of human remains on sites.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536866
  Human Remains and Emergency Excavations - The contract is for rapid- reaction, small-scale investigation and post-excavation work after unexpected discoveries of human remains on sites.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000798058
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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