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Archaeological Services

Severn Trent Water Limited · Private utility

In brief

Severn Trent Water Limited was looking for suppliers for architecture and engineering work. Bidding has closed and no award has been published yet.

It is a framework worth up to £4,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 10 years with extensions, starting 1 June 2026.

It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

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

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

What the notice says

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.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
Desk Based Assessments 1 June 2026 to 1 June 2029 What this lot covers Lot 1 covers early‑stage archaeological and heritage work, including desk‑based assessments, walkover surveys, heritage statements, written schemes of investigation, and project design documents. Suppliers will identify potential archaeological constraints, assess risks to the project, and provide recommendations for any fieldwork or further investigation that may be required.	Architecture and engineering	£1,200,000
Field Based Assessments 1 June 2026 to 1 June 2029 What this lot covers Lot 2 covers intrusive and non‑intrusive archaeological fieldwork delivered during the construction phase under CDM requirements. This includes evaluations, trenching, watching briefs, excavations, monitoring, and associated post‑excavation analysis and reporting. Suppliers must operate in accordance with CDM duties, ensuring safe site practices, competent supervision, risk assessments, method statements, and compliance with all planning and regulatory obligations.	Architecture and engineering	£2,800,000

Timeline

17 October 2025Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 066158-2025
4 February 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 010130-2026

About the buyer

Severn Trent Water LimitedLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

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Aqualogic (WC) Limited1 contract
Scienco Limited1 contract

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From notice 066158-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 17 October 2025, last updated 4 February 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.