Scope
Reference
C011PA
Description
The project is for a full archaeological excavation, assessment, analysis, reporting and archiving, of the scheduled Henrician blockhouse/artillery fort and associated unscheduled foreshore (intertidal) features, that lie on the Essex coast at East Mersea.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £174,662 excluding VAT
- £209,594 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
22 January 2026
Contract dates
- 1 February 2026 to 1 March 2028
- 2 years, 1 month, 1 day
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45112450 - Excavation work at archaeological sites
- 71351720 - Geophysical surveys of archaeological sites
- 71351914 - Archaeological services
Contract locations
- UKH3 - Essex
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - limited competition
Supplier
Colchester Archaeological Trust Limited
Roman Circus House, Roman Circus Walk
Colchester
CO2 7GZ
United Kingdom
Email: cl@catuk.org
Region: UKH34 - Essex Haven Gateway
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Essex County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWVM-4844-NRQH
County Hall, Market Road
Chelmsford
CM1 1QH
United Kingdom
Email: mihaela.matei@essex.gov.uk
Region: UKH36 - Heart of Essex
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government