Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cf2-b4b8-706b-bdb5-5fc55a498da1/archaeological-investigations-on-2-sites-in-the-kennet-valley pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Archaeological investigations on 2 sites in the Kennet Valley [Environment Agency](https://tendernation.io/buyers/environment-agency) Estimated value £50,000 Published 4 Jan 2024 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender As a member of the Environment Agency Fisheries and Biodiversity team, we are looking to deliver 2 river and floodplain restoration projects. Both projects require excavation of floodplain soils in order to create the necessary channel alignment or to source river gravels. We are aware of the archaeological interest of the Kennet Valley and wish to employ an experienced archaeological consultant to deliver for both sites: - Archaeological Appraisal - Written Scheme of Investigation (WSI) - Outline price for proposed field work identified in task 2. This element to be formally added to contract as a compensation event. Site locations: River Lambourn at Bagnor Estate and River Kennet at Kintbury ### Project completion: 31 March 2024 Key Skills: Archaeological desk based assessments, planning field work, managing field work including Health and safety of construction activities. The opportunity is being administered on Defra's e-tendering portal: [defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome](https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome) If you are interested in this tender, please ensure your company is registered on the above portal and email to confirm your interest. Your company will then be added to the tender once it is published. \*\*\*\*\*\*Update 04/01/24: Please note that we have extended the deadline for expressions of interest and this will now be 5pm on Tuesday 9th January. Expressions of interest via email will need to be made on or prior to this date. Read full description ## CPV classification Archaeological services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/c93fe773-32cd-44e6-9903-87c8b59ac474) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Environment Agency: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/environment-agency) [Sector More Architecture, engineering & surveying tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/architecture-engineering-surveying) ## More tenders like this [Architectural, design and building consultancy services - Dalby Visitor Centre · Forestry Commission · 25 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-1b8a-7041-80fb-e4943876fc38/architectural-design-and-building-consultancy-services-dalby-visitor-centre) [Asbestos Management Framework · Home Group · 25 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-5fff-736e-ae2e-0c8a400c7297/asbestos-management-framework) [Infrastructure works consultancy services – Contrôle extérieur des chaussées · Collectivité européenne d Alsace · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-1730-733b-8247-a32bbbe2211c/france-infrastructure-works-consultancy-services-controle-exterieur-des-chau) [Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services – Būvprojekta izstrāde un autoruzraudzība fasādes siltināšanai kārtās Dzirciema ielā 16, Rīgā – 1.kārta, C korpuss · Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-3915-73d1-83e6-c378f9f7a926/latvia-architectural-construction-engineering-and-inspection-services-buvp) [Technical assistance services – Suivi et gestion de chantiers de réhabilitation de sites pollués · SPAQuE · 15 days left · 3 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-155e-73c2-a593-9e17375422ac/belgium-technical-assistance-services-suivi-et-gestion-de-chantiers-de-rehab) [Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services – Single Party Framework Agreement for Architect Led Integrated Design Team Services for Fire Safety Remediation Works for Dublin City Council · Dublin City Council · 4 days left · 23 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0a15-7156-849b-5a223dd6d615/ireland-architectural-construction-engineering-and-inspection-services-sin)