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Human Remains and Emergency Excavations

Historic Environment Scotland

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Historic Environment Scotland

Buyer Address: Longmore House, Salisbury Place, Edinburgh, UKM75, EH9 1SH, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@hes.scot

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
38200.0 GBP
Published
12 Aug 2025, 14:46
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
71351914 - Archaeological services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
AOC Archaeology
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

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

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Opportunity Context

Lots

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

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Skills

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Finds and samples conservation

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Partnerships and sub-contracting

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Reporting protocols and timescales

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Risk Assessments/Health and Safety

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Environmental Policies

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Fair Work Practices

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