Official UK procurement notice
Archaeological Services · UK public procurement notice
Authority: SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED (Public body)·Consortium: 2 public authorities
What is being bought2 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThis 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.
- The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 1 Jun 2036, 23:59 BST.
- How the procedure runs: 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.
CPV: Archaeological services
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Closed framework
- Call-offs
- call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
- Framework period
- 3 yrs · up to 10 yrs from 1 Jun 2026
Published description of the framework
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.
Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure
2 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1Desk Based AssessmentsRenewalPublished value£1,200,000
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 #2Field Based AssessmentsRenewalPublished value£2,800,000
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.
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (2)
- Technical: 50%
- Price: 50%
Published award criteria (2)
- Technical
- Price
- Price carries 50 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 5 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
- “Archaeological Services” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Utilities
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · next expected 1 Jun 2036
- First published
- 17 Oct 2025, 10:07 BST
- Last source update
- 4 Feb 2026, 15:59 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 1 Jun 2026
- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-010130- Latest notice
- Tender notice (UK4)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ce84Find a Tender
- How it runs
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.
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 2 Mar 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- 23 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
17 Oct 2025 → 1 Jun 2026 · 7 dates- Planning notice published373 days ago17 Oct 2025, 10:07 BST
- Market engagement358 days ago31 Oct 2025, 23:59 GMT
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- Tender notice published263 days ago4 Feb 2026, 15:59 GMT
- Clarification questions by244 days ago23 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Admission / appointment period ends237 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown2 Mar 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Contract starts146 days ago1 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST
- Award decision expected by145 days ago1 Jun 2026, 23:59 BST
Notice history
6 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 17 Oct 2025- Preliminary market engagement notice published17 Oct 2025, 10:07 BSTUK2
- Tender notice published4 Feb 2026, 15:59 GMTUK4
- Published value published: £4,000,0004 Feb 2026, 15:59 GMT
- Status changed to active4 Feb 2026, 15:59 GMT
- Procurement method changed4 Feb 2026, 15:59 GMT
- Deadline published: 2 Mar 2026, 12:00 GMT4 Feb 2026, 15:59 GMT
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeConsortium members and other public bodies
- HAFREN DYFRDWY CYFYNGEDIGContracting authorityPrivate utilityWelsh devolved regulations apply
Official documents & specifications (4)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Bidding documents and specifications Please follow the provided link to the SAP Ariba platform
- Technical specifications Technical Specifications are provided within the ariba event
Notices published for this procedure
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Preliminary market engagement notice Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender