AwardedAwarded 12 February 2026
Archaeology Project Contractor
University of Exeter · Education
In brief
University of Exeter awarded architecture and engineering and construction work to Cotswold Archaeology on 12 February 2026.
The notice gives a value of £185,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 57 months, starting 13 February 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
This opportunity is for an Archaeology Project Contractor to facilitate community-focused archaeological investigations of a Roman villa complex and multi-phase settlement on land at Battens Farm and Watton Farm, Halberton, Devon, including all post-excavation assessment, analysis and publication. The project is expected to begin in February 2026 and be completed by October 2030.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Cotswold Archaeology 5 bids received | £185,000 | Awarded 28 January 2026 12 February 2026 to 31 October 2030 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 082243-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 009117-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 013889-2026
About the buyer
University of ExeterLast 12 months
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From notice 082243-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 11 December 2025, last updated 16 February 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.