Kier Infrastructure Trench Programme Archaeological Services £5m-£10m
Summary
Kier Infrastructure published a contract notice on the UK Government's Contracts Finder portal seeking suppliers for archaeological trenching and geophysical survey services. The programme comprises 2,500-3,000 trenches (50m x 1.8m wide x 0.5-1m deep) plus 10 x 20m and 50-100 x 30m bespoke trenches, with an archaeological watching brief. The contract value is £5,000,000 to £10,000,000 with a closing date of 20 April 2026 at 5pm.
What changed
Kier Infrastructure has published a restricted procedure (above threshold) contract notice for archaeological services to support infrastructure design and Environmental Impact Assessment requirements. The scope includes trial trenching (2,500-3,000 standard 50m trenches plus bespoke 20m and 30m trenches) and an archaeological watching brief. The contract runs from 2 June 2026 to 31 May 2027. Suppliers interested in this procurement opportunity must submit applications through the prescribed process before the 20 April 2026 closing deadline. The contract is suitable for SMEs but not VCSEs.
Archaeological firms and construction companies should evaluate whether they have the capacity and qualified subcontractors to deliver the specified trenching and monitoring scope within the contract timeline. The restricted procedure means suppliers will be selected at the first stage before being invited to submit full bids at the second stage.
What to do next
- Monitor Contracts Finder for tender documents
- Submit bid by 20 April 2026 at 5pm if interested
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Published date: 16 April 2026
Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.
Watch this notice Print this notice Closing: 20 April 2026, 5pm
Contract summary
Industry
- Excavation work at archaeological sites - 45112450
- Geophysical surveys of archaeological sites - 71351720
- Archaeological services - 71351914
Location of contract
United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Channel Islands, British Oversea Territories, Europe, Rest of the World
Value of contract
£5,000,000 to £10,000,000
Procurement reference
C4N109051116
Published date
16 April 2026
Closing date
20 April 2026
Closing time
5pm
Contract start date
2 June 2026
Contract end date
31 May 2027
Contract type
Works
Procedure type
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
What is a restricted procedure (above threshold)? A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Kier Infrastructure is seeking to establish a dedicated supply chain to deliver a programme of both non intrusive and intrusive surveys in support of the design development and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) requirements for one of our contracts.
The trial trenching evaluation scope is currently being developed and will comprise between 2500 and 3000 50m long x 1.8m wide x 0.5m-1m deep trenches. A standard size of trenching has been selected to better target, evaluate and characterise possible or probable archaeological features, avoid constraints and ensure appropriate coverage. Bespoke trench lengths have been placed for certain features and to avoid constraint; the scope of these trenches comprises approximately 10 20m trenches and between 50 and 100 30m trenches.
The Scope will also include an Archaeological watching brief. The archaeological monitoring will be carried out by a suitably qualified Subcontract, with any exposed archaeological remains excavated and recorded. The archaeological investigations will also be carried out in accordance with the relevant guidance.
Note there is no additional scope information at this time.
More information
Links
- https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=109051124
- Tender notice
- Please follow this link to view the notice.
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Contact name
Mark Thompson
Address
2nd Floor Optimum House
Clippers Quay
M503XP
UK
Telephone
07880787625
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