Archaeological Services

This 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.

Commercial tool

Establishes a framework

Total value (estimated)

£4,000,000 excluding VAT

£4,800,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

1 June 2026 to 1 June 2029

Possible extension to 1 June 2036

10 years, 1 day

Description of possible extension:

Extension options up to a total of 84 months (7 years)