Buyer Name: SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED
Buyer Address: Severn Trent Centre, Coventry, UKG33, CV1 2LZ, United Kingdom
Contact Email: systemsandprocessteam-pcm@severntrent.co.uk
Archaeological Services
Buyer Contact Info
Buyer Name: HAFREN DYFRDWY CYFYNGEDIG
Buyer Address: Packsaddle Wrexham Road, Wrexham, UKL23, LL14 4EH, United Kingdom
Status
active
active
Procedure
open
open
Value
4000000.0 GBP
Gross: 4800000 GBP
4000000.0 GBP
Gross: 4800000 GBP
Published
04 Feb 2026, 15:59
04 Feb 2026, 15:59
Deadline
02 Mar 2026, 12:00
02 Mar 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
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n/a
Contract End
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n/a
Category
services
services
CPV
71351914 - Archaeological services
71351914 - Archaeological services
Region
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Awarded To
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Official Source
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Description
This framework will provide archaeological and heritage services to support The Utilities projects. Suppliers will deliver assessments, surveys, investigations, fieldwork, reporting, and any specialist services needed to meet planning, regulatory, and project requirements. Services may include desk‑based assessments, field evaluations, watching briefs, excavation, specialist analysis, reporting, post‑excavation works, and the preparation of documentation required for planning submissions and regulatory compliance. Suppliers must work to relevant professional standards and ensure all recommendations and outputs are necessary, proportionate, and appropriate to the project.
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Opportunity Context
More Information Links
External Link: https://portal.us.bn.cloud.ariba.com/dashboard/public/appext/comsapsbncdiscoveryui#/RfxEvent/preview/1110004367?anId=ANONYMOUS
Link Description: Please follow the provided link to the SAP Ariba platform
Link Description: Technical Specifications are provided within the ariba event
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010130-2026
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lots
Lot Title: Desk Based Assessments
Lot Description: Lot 1 covers early‑stage archaeological and heritage work, including desk‑based assessments, walkover surveys, heritage statements, written schemes of investigation, and project design documents. Suppliers will identify potential archaeological constraints, assess risks to the project, and provide recommendations for any fieldwork or further investigation that may be required.
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 1,200,000
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 1,440,000
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-06-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-06-01T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (50%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (50%)
Lot Title: Field Based Assessments
Lot Description: Lot 2 covers intrusive and non‑intrusive archaeological fieldwork delivered during the construction phase under CDM requirements. This includes evaluations, trenching, watching briefs, excavations, monitoring, and associated post‑excavation analysis and reporting. Suppliers must operate in accordance with CDM duties, ensuring safe site practices, competent supervision, risk assessments, method statements, and compliance with all planning and regulatory obligations.
Lot 2 Status: active
Lot 2 Value: GBP 2,800,000
Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 3,360,000
Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-06-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 2 Contract End: 2029-06-01T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (50%)
Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): Price (50%)
Documents
Document Description: Not published
Document Description: Please follow the provided link to the SAP Ariba platform
Document Description: Technical Specifications are provided within the ariba event
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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