Archaeological Services

This framework will provide archaeological and heritage services to support The Utilities projects. Suppliers will deliver assessments, surveys, investigations, fieldwork, reporting, and any specialist services needed to meet planning, regulatory, and project requirements.

Services may include desk‑based assessments, field evaluations, watching briefs, excavation, specialist analysis, reporting, post‑excavation works, and the preparation of documentation required for planning submissions and regulatory compliance. Lot 1 covers early‑stage archaeological and heritage work, including desk‑based assessments, walkover surveys, heritage statements, written schemes of investigation, and project design documents.

Suppliers will identify potential archaeological constraints, assess risks to the project, and provide recommendations for any fieldwork or further investigation that may be required. Lot 2 covers intrusive and non‑intrusive archaeological fieldwork delivered during the construction phase under CDM requirements.

This includes evaluations, trenching, watching briefs, excavations, monitoring, and associated post‑excavation analysis and reporting. Suppliers must operate in accordance with CDM duties, ensuring safe site practices, competent supervision, risk assessments, method statements, and compliance with all planning and regulatory obligations.