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Archaeology Project Contractor

University of Exeter

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: University of Exeter

Buyer Address: Northcote House, Exeter, UKK43, EX4 4QH, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Charlotte Hockey

Contact Email: c.a.hockey@exeter.ac.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1392723333

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
185000.0 GBP
Gross: 222000 GBP
Published
11 Dec 2025, 18:00
Deadline
13 Jan 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
71351914 - Archaeological services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

This opportunity is for an Archaeology Project Contractor to facilitate community-focused archaeological investigations of a Roman villa complex and multi-phase settlement on land at Battens Farm and Watton Farm, Halberton, Devon, including all post-excavation assessment, analysis and publication. The project is expected to begin in February 2026 and be completed by October 2030.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082243-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot LOT-0000 Status: active

Lot LOT-0000 Value: GBP 185,000

Lot LOT-0000 Value (Gross): GBP 222,000

Lot LOT-0000 Contract Start: 2026-02-13T00:00:00Z

Lot LOT-0000 Contract End: 2030-10-31T23:59:59Z

Lot LOT-0000 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot LOT-0000 Award Criterion (price): Pricing Submssion (30%)

Lot LOT-0000 Award Criterion (quality): Technical Questionnaire (70%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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