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.

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

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

WinnerValueDates
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

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 082243-2025
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 009117-2026
  3. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 013889-2026

About the buyer

University of ExeterLast 12 months

Procurements

277

Awards

148

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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.