Archaeological investigations on 2 sites in the Kennet Valley

Concepts

• archaeological services
• worthing
• archaeological appraisal
• archaeological investigations
• site locations
• 2 river and floodplain restoration projects
• bagnor estate and river kennet
• an experienced archaeological consultant
• the kennet valley
• valley

Location

Description

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: 1. Archaeological Appraisal 2. Written Scheme of Investigation (WSI) 3. 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.

CPV Codes

• 71351914 - Archaeological services

Indicators

• Contract is suitable for SMEs.

Other Information

The opportunity is being administered on Defra's e-tendering portal: https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome If you are interested in this tender, please register your interest on the above portal, by 02/01/2024. Please refer to attachment for details. C22429 Archaeological Investigations EoI_PSA 11 Form C22429 Archaeological Investigations EoI_PSA 11 Form.xlsm