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Archaeological Consultant

Thetford Town Council · Local authority

In brief

Thetford Town Council is looking for suppliers for architecture and engineering work.

The estimated value is £8,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 11 months, starting 14 January 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Friday 11 December 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by: midday, Friday 11 December 2026

Competition

Usually high: a median of 7 bids per contract for architecture and engineering contracts across the UK (from 1984 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

RIBA Stage 2 Report · PDF
Condition Survey · PDF

What the notice says

Thetford Town Council wishes to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Archaeological Consultant to provide archaeological advice throughout the Development Phase. The consultant shall: • Identify archaeological opportunities and constraints. • Advise on impacts to archaeological remains and burials. • Assist the project team in developing proposals which respect and enhance heritage significance. • Advise on archaeological investigations required to support future development. • Support the National Lottery Heritage Fund Delivery Phase application. All submissions to be sent to Susan Moore susanmoore@thetfordtowncouncil.gov.uk

Should I bid?

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Can you prepare a good bid in 28 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £8,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in Not stated in the notice?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Contracts Finder, including any tender documents it links to.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 11 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

11 November 2026Contract notice · notice a480e6c4-c6d2-44ff-8d3f-60d13573b1dd-921309

About the buyer

Thetford Town CouncilLast 12 months

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Awards

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From notice a480e6c4-c6d2-44ff-8d3f-60d13573b1dd-921309 on Contracts Finder, first published 11 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 11 November 2026.