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Archaeological Services

SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 5 Oct 2026, 00:27.

Opportunity overview

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.

Classification

  • CPV71351914 — Archaeological services

Lots

  • Desk Based Assessments£1.2m
  • Field Based Assessments£2.8m

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-05ce84
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
Has Recurrence
Yes

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Procedure

Features
Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) Stage Interested suppliers will complete a PQQ to demonstrate capability, experience, and compliance with minimum requirements. Evaluation will be based on pass/fail criteria and qualitative responses where applicable. A shortlist of successful suppliers will be invited to the next stage. Request for Proposal (RFP) Stage Shortlisted suppliers will receive the full scope, pricing schedule, and evaluation criteria. Suppliers will submit detailed proposals including technical approach, pricing, and risk management documentation (e.g., RAMS). Initial evaluation will be conducted against published award criteria. Negotiation and Refinement Following initial evaluation, The Utility may enter into negotiations with suppliers to clarify proposals, refine technical solutions, and address any outstanding questions. Final Tender Submission Suppliers will submit a best and final offer (BAFO) incorporating any negotiated refinements. Final evaluation will be conducted using the agreed award criteria.

Special regime

utilities

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Method
withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition
Type
closed
Description
Work under this framework will be allocated based on supplier availability, geographical location, performance, and-where required-competitive quotations. Where quotes are required, award will be based primarily on price, supported by availability, location, and past performance, and subject to higher‑value project requirements. All call‑offs will be issued through a digital service order, followed by a purchase order from Severn Trent Water.

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
2 Mar 2026, 12:00

Enquiry period

Ends
23 Feb 2026, 12:00

Expected award period

Ends
1 Jun 2026, 23:59

Recurrence

Dates

Entry 1
Starts
1 Jun 2036, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Desk Based Assessments
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.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
1,440,000
Amount
1,200,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Technical

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Jun 2026, 00:00
Ends
1 Jun 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
1 Jun 2036, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Extension options up to a total of 84 months (7 years)
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Field Based Assessments
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.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
3,360,000
Amount
2,800,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Technical

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Jun 2026, 00:00
Ends
1 Jun 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
1 Jun 2036, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Extension options up to a total of 84 months (7 years)

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71351914
Description
Archaeological services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKE
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 4
Region
UKF
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 5
Region
UKG
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 6
Region
UKH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 7
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 8
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 9
Region
UKK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 10
Region
UKL
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71351914
Description
Archaeological services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKE
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 4
Region
UKF
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 5
Region
UKG
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 6
Region
UKH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 7
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 8
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 9
Region
UKK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 10
Region
UKL
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
L-1
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
Please follow the provided link to the SAP Ariba platform
Entry 3
Id
L-2
Document Type
technicalSpecifications
Description
Technical Specifications are provided within the ariba event
Entry 4
Id
010130-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
4 Feb 2026, 15:59
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED
Id
GB-COH-02366686

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
02366686

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PQQN-5222-QDXR

Address

Street Address
Severn Trent Centre
Locality
Coventry
Postal Code
CV1 2LZ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKG33

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
privateUtility
Description
Private utility
Organisation 2
Name
HAFREN DYFRDWY CYFYNGEDIG
Id
GB-COH-03527628

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
03527628

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PWGQ-2543-XWCR

Address

Street Address
Packsaddle Wrexham Road
Locality
Wrexham
Postal Code
LL14 4EH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKL23

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
privateUtility
Description
Private utility
Entry 2
Scheme
UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS
Id
GB-WLS
Description
Welsh devolved regulations apply

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Coventry · UKG33 · CV1 2LZ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKC · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKD · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKE · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKF · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKG · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKH · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKI · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKJ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKK · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKL · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 010130-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·