CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

1.1

Authority Name and Address

1.2

Address from which documentation may be obtained

1.3

Completed documents must be returned to:

As in 1.1

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

Elan Valley - Archaeology works on priority 1 sites

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

The Elan Links scheme, is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified person or persons to clear vegetation, survey and conduct archaeological digs at selected locations across the estate. The contract is for a period of 3 months, commencing in spring 2023.

The successful applicant/s will have a strong track record in this type of work.

This contract will deliver the following

• Control of bracken, bilberry and reeds (10 sites)

• Resurvey cleared areas (10 sites as above)

• Two excavations with associated reports and surveys (2 sites)

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=139029.

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

2.4

Total quantity or scope of tender

£13,500

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

The appointed tenderer will:

Show that they fully understand our requirements in letting this contract, and are prepared to work with us in a flexible way over the contract period to best meet our needs;

Have a strong track record or producing similar work and relevant background knowledge.

Be able to justify costs and provide demonstrable value for money. The appointed consultant will need also to have:

• Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills

• Robust management and project management arrangements

• Commitment to equalities

• The ability to take initiative and work independently

• The ability to work with a variety of people

• A willingness to travel within the scheme area and adopt flexible working patterns

Elan Valley Trust would expect appropriate company insurance that covered public liability, employee liability and professional indemnity insurance with a guide figure of £5M cover.

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

N/a

4.3

Time Limits

4.5

Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

4.6

Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

5.1

Additional Information

(WA Ref:139029)

The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.

5.2

Additional Documentation

5.3

Publication date of this notice