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Human Remains and Emergency Excavations — Historic Environment Scotland | UKGovscan
This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately. 4 bids were received in total.
Lots
1
Initial Term Value
£38,200
Bids Received
4
Bids per Lot
4
Lot
Value
Bids Received
Awarded To
Status
Lot 1
1,080 days (≈3 yrs)
£38,200
initial term
4
AOC Archaeology
active
Data note: the source feed marks these lots as cancelled even though their awards are active — an inconsistency in the published notice. The award status is shown above.
Award criteria
Weightings from the notice.
Skills20%
Finds and samples conservation15%
Partnerships and sub-contracting5%
Reporting protocols and timescales10%
Risk Assessments/Health and Safety5%
Environmental Policies3%
Fair Work Practices2%
Price40%
Government spending data: This supplier has received £139,715 in 3 payments (over £25k) from DEFRA (2025-01-06 to 2025-02-25). View full payment history →
Key Dates
Published
12 August 2025
Tender Open
-
Tender Deadline
11 June 2025
Award Date
-
Contract Signed
23 July 2025
Contract Start
-
Contract End
-
Extension option
Once the initial 3 years are up, the contract will be available for a further 1 year extension.
Procurement Details
Method
Open — any supplier may bid
Method Details
Open procedure
Route to market
Open competition
Main category
Services
Category
Archaeological services
Delivery location
UKM
Open under
WTO Government Procurement Agreement
Contract Term
If all extensions are used up then this contract will be up for renewal in 2029.
Buyer Reference
HES/C/4302
Legal Basis
Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (EU Directive 2014/24)