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Published 20 Apr 2021, 22:55 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Archaeology Framework · UK public procurement notice

Official notice

Authority: Highways England

Framework agreement6 lotsServicesOpen procedure
Sectors: Architecture & Engineering (71) Delivery: UK
Framework ceiling (notional)Value not publishedframework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Awarded 14 Sept 2020
Lots 6see the lot list below

What is being bought6 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Highways England (HE) has a legal obligation to ensure that archaeological remains are preserved, and

recorded where new roads, motorway widening projects and trunk road improvements are built by providing

appropriate archaeological expertise, advice on design and contract documentation, supervising, monitoring,

search and recovery and reporting progress on all stages of work.

HE has highlighted the need for an archaeology framework with technically competent, capacity enabled

suppliers, to provide a consistent route across programmes/directorates, drive savings and build direct

relationships with suppliers. The framework will be enabled for use by Highways England other Contractors.

The framework will be composed of six lots. Work orders will be undertaken through lots 1a, 2a and 3a with

values based on individual Schemes within each lot:

Lot 1a: up to GBP 2 million,

Lot 2a: GBP 2 million — <GBP 5 million,

Lot 3a: GBP 5 million or more.

Time charge orders will be undertaken through lots 1b 2b and 3b.

CPV: Site-investigation services

Lots and requirements (6)Procurement structure

6 lots · no lot values published · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1The scope of the services and works that will be delivered under the framework will…Awarded

The scope of the services and works that will be delivered under the framework will cover six stages:

Stage 1: The provision of general early-stage, desk-based advice on the production and costing of deliverables

and interventions to inform a submission.

Stage 2: Includes the provision of detailed assessment from the framework suppliers. This would cover the

range of skill sets not normally found ‘in-house’ within the client’s design-consultancy providers.

Stage 3: Detailed design and implementation of investigations. The framework suppliers supply non-intrusive

and intrusive archaeological investigations as appropriate.

Stage 4: Mitigation measures including:

  • avoidance, preservation by burial or investigation in the case of archaeological remains;
  • relocation, photographic or drawn to scale surveys in the case of historic buildings;
  • recording, information panels or landscape works in the case of impacts on historic landscapes; and
  • reduction to impact on setting through screening or landscaping.

Stage 5: Archaeological mitigation for on-site works

  • preservation of archaeological sites in situ (some may require small scale investigation); and
  • archaeological recording of assets to be removed by the package contract.

Stage 6: Archaeological mitigation programme for off-site works

  • preliminary processing of excavated material and data;
  • post-fieldwork assessment;
  • analysis and publication; and
  • public archaeology and community engagement.

Where archaeological remains are to be preserved in situ the archaeological. Supplier may be required to

undertake or monitor other suppliers’ activities. Additional information: Lot 1a is for schemes of value < 2 million. As the roads investment strategy 2 period progresses Highways

England reserves the right to transfer any unallocated value between lots to fund additional schemes. When

considering potential value of work which may be won by a successful supplier, tenderers should consider the

total expected value of the framework as well as the relevant lot.

Delivery: UK
71510000 Site-investigation services
Lot #2The scope of all lots covers six stages:Awarded

The scope of all lots covers six stages:

Stage 1: The provision of general early-stage, desk-based advice on the production and costing of deliverables

and interventions to inform a submission.

Stage 2: Includes the provision of detailed assessment from the framework suppliers. This would cover the

range of skill sets not normally found ‘in-house’ within the Client’s design-consultancy providers.

Stage 3: Detailed design and implementation of investigations. The framework suppliers supply non-intrusive

and intrusive archaeological investigations as appropriate.

Stage 4: Mitigation measures including:

  • avoidance, preservation by burial or investigation in the case of archaeological remains;
  • relocation, photographic or drawn to scale surveys in the case of historic buildings;
  • recording, information panels or landscape works in the case of impacts on historic landscapes; and
  • reduction to impact on setting through screening or landscaping.

Stage 5: archaeological mitigation for on-site works:

  • preservation of archaeological sites in situ (some may require small scale investigation); and
  • archaeological recording of assets to be removed by the package contract.

Stage 6: archaeological mitigation programme for off-site works

  • preliminary processing of excavated material and data;
  • post-fieldwork assessment;
  • analysis and publication; and
  • public archaeology and community engagement.

Where archaeological remains are to be preserved in situ the archaeological supplier may be required to

undertake or monitor other suppliers’ activities.

Delivery: UK
71510000 Site-investigation services
Lot #3The scope of all lots covers six stages:Awarded

The scope of all lots covers six stages:

Stage 1: The provision of general early-stage, desk-based advice on the production and costing of deliverables

and interventions to inform a submission.

Stage 2: Includes the provision of detailed assessment from the framework suppliers. This would cover the

range of skill sets not normally found ‘in-house’ within the Client’s design-consultancy providers.

Stage 3: Detailed design and implementation of investigations. The framework suppliers supply non-intrusive

and intrusive archaeological investigations as appropriate.

Stage 4: Mitigation measures including:

  • avoidance, preservation by burial or investigation in the case of archaeological remains;
  • relocation, photographic or drawn to scale surveys in the case of historic buildings;
  • recording, information panels or landscape works in the case of impacts on historic landscapes; and
  • reduction to impact on setting through screening or landscaping.

Stage 5: archaeological mitigation for on-site works:

  • preservation of archaeological sites in situ (some may require small scale investigation); and
  • archaeological recording of assets to be removed by the package contract.

Stage 6: archaeological mitigation programme for off-site works

  • preliminary processing of excavated material and data;
  • post-fieldwork assessment;
  • analysis and publication; and
  • public archaeology and community engagement.

Where archaeological remains are to be preserved in situ the archaeological supplier may be required to

undertake or monitor other suppliers’ activities Additional information: Lot 2a is for schemes of value GBP 2 million — < GBP 5 million. As the roads investment strategy 2 period

progresses Highways England reserves the right to transfer any unallocated value between lots to fund

additional schemes. When considering potential value of work which may be won by a supplier,

tenderers to consider the total expected value of the framework as well as the relevant lot

Delivery: UK
71510000 Site-investigation services
Lot #4The scope of all lots covers six stages: Stage 1: The provision of general…Awarded

The scope of all lots covers six stages: Stage 1: The provision of general early-stage, desk-based advice on the production and costing of deliverables and interventions to inform a submission. Stage 2: Includes the provision of detailed assessment from the framework suppliers. This would cover the range of skill sets not normally found ‘in-house’ within the Client’s design-consultancy providers. Stage 3: Detailed design and implementation of investigations. The framework suppliers supply non-intrusive and intrusive archaeological investigations as appropriate. Stage 4: Mitigation measures including:

  • avoidance, preservation by burial or investigation in the case of archaeological remains;
  • relocation, photographic or drawn to scale surveys in the case of historic buildings;
  • recording, information panels or landscape works in the case of impacts on historic landscapes; and
  • reduction to impact on setting through screening or landscaping. Stage 5: archaeological mitigation for on-site works:
  • preservation of archaeological sites in situ (some may require small scale investigation); and
  • archaeological recording of assets to be removed by the package contract. Stage 6: archaeological mitigation programme for off-site works
  • preliminary processing of excavated material and data;
  • post-fieldwork assessment;
  • analysis and publication; and
  • public archaeology and community engagement. Where archaeological remains are to be preserved in situ the archaeological supplier may be required to undertake or monitor other suppliers’ activities
Delivery: UK
71510000 Site-investigation services
Lot #5The scope of all lots covers six stages: Stage 1: The provision of general…Awarded

The scope of all lots covers six stages: Stage 1: The provision of general early-stage, desk-based advice on the production and costing of deliverables and interventions to inform a submission. Stage 2: Includes the provision of detailed assessment from the framework suppliers. This would cover the range of skill sets not normally found ‘in-house’ within the Client’s design-consultancy providers. Stage 3: Detailed design and implementation of investigations. The framework suppliers supply non-intrusive and intrusive archaeological investigations as appropriate. Stage 4: Mitigation measures including:

  • avoidance, preservation by burial or investigation in the case of archaeological remains;
  • relocation, photographic or drawn to scale surveys in the case of historic buildings;
  • recording, information panels or landscape works in the case of impacts on historic landscapes; and
  • reduction to impact on setting through screening or landscaping. Stage 5: archaeological mitigation for on-site works:
  • preservation of archaeological sites in situ (some may require small scale investigation); and
  • archaeological recording of assets to be removed by the package contract. Stage 6: archaeological mitigation programme for off-site works
  • preliminary processing of excavated material and data;
  • post-fieldwork assessment;
  • analysis and publication; and
  • public archaeology and community engagement. Where archaeological remains are to be preserved in situ the archaeological supplier may be required to undertake or monitor other suppliers’ activities. Additional information: Lot 3a is for schemes of value > GBP 5 million. As the roads investment strategy 2 period progresses Highways

England reserves the right to transfer any unallocated value between lots to fund additional schemes. When

considering potential value of work which may be won by a successful supplier, tenderers should consider the

total expected value of the framework as well as the relevant lot.

Delivery: UK
71510000 Site-investigation services
Lot #6The scope of all lots covers six stages: Stage 1: The provision of general…Awarded

The scope of all lots covers six stages: Stage 1: The provision of general early-stage, desk-based advice on the production and costing of deliverables and interventions to inform a submission. Stage 2: Includes the provision of detailed assessment from the framework suppliers. This would cover the range of skill sets not normally found ‘in-house’ within the Client’s design-consultancy providers. Stage 3: Detailed design and implementation of investigations. The framework suppliers supply non-intrusive and intrusive archaeological investigations as appropriate. Stage 4: Mitigation measures including:

  • avoidance, preservation by burial or investigation in the case of archaeological remains;
  • relocation, photographic or drawn to scale surveys in the case of historic buildings;
  • recording, information panels or landscape works in the case of impacts on historic landscapes; and
  • reduction to impact on setting through screening or landscaping. Stage 5: archaeological mitigation for on-site works:
  • preservation of archaeological sites in situ (some may require small scale investigation); and
  • archaeological recording of assets to be removed by the package contract. Stage 6: archaeological mitigation programme for off-site works
  • preliminary processing of excavated material and data;
  • post-fieldwork assessment;
  • analysis and publication; and
  • public archaeology and community engagement. Where archaeological remains are to be preserved in situ the archaeological supplier may be required to undertake or monitor other suppliers’ activities
Delivery: UK
71510000 Site-investigation services

What it takes to win
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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 more
How bids were scored · same split on all 6 lots
Quality: 70%Price: 30%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality: 70
  • Price: 30
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 30 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
  • “Archaeology Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
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
Unspecified in notice
First published
20 Apr 2021, 22:55 BST
Last source update
20 Apr 2021, 22:55 BST
FTS notice number
2021/S 000-008404
Classification (CPV)
Site-investigation services
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a845 Find a Tender

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 7admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 8busiest of 6 lots
Contracts signed 6latest 14 Sept 2020

6 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

All 2 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £19,000,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.

  • Archaeology Framework Lot 1a

    Signed
    14 Sept 2020
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Archaeology Framework Lot 1b

    Signed
    14 Sept 2020
    Value
    £16,000,000
    Status
    active

  • Contract 008404-2021-3

    Signed
    14 Sept 2020
    Value
    £72,000,000
    Status
    active

  • Archaeology Framework Lot 2b

    Signed
    14 Sept 2020
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Archaeology Framework Lot 3a

    Signed
    14 Sept 2020
    Value
    £159,000,000
    Status
    active

  • Archaeology Framework Lot 3b

    Signed
    14 Sept 2020
    Value
    £7,200,000
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · The scope of the services and works that will be delivered under the framework will…8bids———
2 · The scope of all lots covers six stages:8bids———
3 · The scope of all lots covers six stages:8bids———
4 · The scope of all lots covers six stages: Stage 1: The provision of general…8bids———
5 · The scope of all lots covers six stages: Stage 1: The provision of general…8bids———
6 · The scope of all lots covers six stages: Stage 1: The provision of general…8bids———

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Highways England

Contracting authorityNational or federal agency/officeGeneral public services Woodlands, Manton Lane,, Bedford, UK, MK41 7LWContact name, email, phone

Framework contractors & participating bidders

8 commercial parties on the notice

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.