Scope
Reference
DN798425
Description
Pendle Borough Council is seeking to appoint a qualified and experienced heritage consultant to carry out archaeological excavation and post-excavation analysis at Further Clough Head, Nelson, Lancashire. This appointment is required to meet planning conditions and enable delivery of a housing-led regeneration scheme on the site, which has revealed significant Bronze Age remains and 19th-century industrial archaeology.
Total value (estimated)
- £125,000 excluding VAT
- £150,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 February 2026 to 29 May 2026
- 3 months, 28 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71351000 - Geological, geophysical and other scientific prospecting services
Contract locations
- UKD46 - East Lancashire
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 January 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
23 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 50.00% |
| Methodology and understanding of brief | Quality | 20.00% |
| Relevant experience and team qualifications | Quality | 15.00% |
| Programme and ability to meet deadlines | Quality | 10.00% |
| Added Value | Quality | 5.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=84ae4cb6-22c9-f011-813a-005056b64545
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Contracting authority
Pendle Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWLP-5822-NGLL
Number One Market Street
Nelson
BB9 7LJ
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@pendle.gov.uk
Website: https://www.pendle.gov.uk
Region: UKD46 - East Lancashire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government