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title: "Calgary Cemetery - Further services for Full Archaeological Survey and Reporting"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000838822"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-30"
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# Calgary Cemetery - Further services for Full Archaeological Survey and Reporting

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000838822

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## Summary

The public procurement process conducted by Argyll and Bute Council involved awarding a contract for "Calgary Cemetery - Further services for Full Archaeological Survey and Reporting", classified under General public services. The procurement pertains to the heritage and conservation industry, located in the UKM63 region, specifically Calgary Cemetery on Mull. The process was classified as an award without prior publication, aimed at securing an extensive archaeological survey due to specific site conditions. Key dates include the contract signing on 13th July 2026, with procurement stages reaching completion and the contract now active. The entire process aims to facilitate uninterrupted development of burial services in the area.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses with technical expertise in archaeological services, especially those with prior experience in the area or similar projects. As Argyll Archaeology was awarded the contract, indicating their specialised knowledge and previous project involvement, businesses with niche skills and knowledge of local heritage sites stand to benefit. The procurement process emphasised the need for specific technical knowledge, thus companies in the archaeological and heritage conservation sectors are particularly well-suited to compete in similar tenders, offering a pathway for business growth in highly specialised fields.

## Notice

Argyll Archaeolgy were awarded Archaeology Surveys at Various Cemetery Sites within Argyll and Bute (MAR524966) at a total value of 10,660.00 GBP excluding VAT. This was to provide various services which will allow for the immediate development of sites to preserve local burial services. The council currently has several cemetery development plans ongoing. At present, planning permission has been granted for one site but with conditions. Therefore, the council would like to contract with an external consultant who would be able to provide support to the internal networks team to ensure that these grounds are met and burial services within the region remain uninterrupted. This was completed at Calgary Cemetery on Mull wherein evidence of archaeology was found. As such, a full scale excavation is now required to clarify the full extent of the site.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Archaeological Excavation. Inclusive of: - Addendum to the Written Scheme of Investigation - Project management/set up - Travel - 3 Professional archaeologists, 75 person days - Accommodation and subsistence - Washing and cataloging of finds and delivery to NMS - Production of Data Structure Report and Cost-post-excavation Research - Design - Consumables - Entry into Discovery and Excavation and OASIS. The costs of post-excavation may include specialist analysis of the finds (flint, metal artefacts, pottery, stone tools etc.), processing of bulk samples for the retrieval of charcoal and macroplant (burnt seeds/ cereals etc) and their analysis, programme of radiocarbon dating, micromorphology, pollen analysis, production of a peer-reviewed paper and its publication. A costed post-excavation research design will be produced alongside the excavation report, but generally post-excavation will cost around the same as the excavation phase.

### Procurement Information

The supplier has technical knowledge of the site and has produced previous reporting on behalf of the Council to this effect. To consider an alternative supplier would not be reasonable and would require a repetition of already completed services to allow another potential supplier to hold the same site-specific knowledge.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561213 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £71,716 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL |
| Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA31 8RT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Argyll and Bute |
| Electoral ward | Mid Argyll |
| Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351000 - Geological, geophysical and other scientific prospecting services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561213

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561213
  Calgary Cemetery - Further services for Full Archaeological Survey and Reporting - Argyll Archaeolgy were awarded Archaeology Surveys at Various Cemetery Sites within Argyll and Bute (MAR524966) at a total value of 10,660.00 GBP excluding VAT. This was to provide various services which will allow for the immediate development of sites to preserve local burial services. The council currently has several cemetery development plans ongoing. At present, planning permission has been granted for one site but with conditions. Therefore, the council would like to contract with an external consultant who would be able to provide support to the internal networks team to ensure that these grounds are met and burial services within the region remain uninterrupted. This was completed at Calgary Cemetery on Mull wherein evidence of archaeology was found. As such, a full scale excavation is now required to clarify the full extent of the site.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838822

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