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Archaeological Consultant

Issued by Thetford Town Council · via UK Contracts Finder

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Published
11 Nov 2026
Closes
11 Dec 2026, 12:00 UTC
Value
GBP 8,000
Reference
Thet 2026 08
Location
United Kingdom
Sector
Construction & Infrastructure
Type
services

At a glance

Thetford Town Council in United Kingdom has published a procurement notice in construction & infrastructure: “Archaeological Consultant”. Submissions close on 11 December 2026, 30 days from today. The stated value is GBP 8,000. Quote reference Thet 2026 08 in any correspondence with the buyer. 4 documents are attached to this notice. FreeTender has recorded 7 notices from this buyer since 2026, 6 of them currently open. There are 521 open construction & infrastructure notices in United Kingdom on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through UK Contracts Finder, not through FreeTender.

Details

Thetford Town Council wishes to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Archaeological Consultant to provide archaeological advice throughout the Development Phase.

The consultant shall:

  • Identify archaeological opportunities and constraints.
  • Advise on impacts to archaeological remains and burials.
  • Assist the project team in developing proposals which respect and enhance heritage significance.
  • Advise on archaeological investigations required to support future development.
  • Support the National Lottery Heritage Fund Delivery Phase application.

All submissions to be sent to Susan Moore susanmoore@thetfordtowncouncil.gov.uk

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract. Contract summary Industry - Archaeological services - 71351914 Location of contract IP24 2DS Value of contract £5,000 to £8,000 Procurement reference Thet 2026 08 Published date 11 November 2026 Closing date 11 December 2026 Closing time 12pm Contract start date 14 January 2027 Contract end date 14 December 2027 Contract type Service contract Procedure type Open procedure (below threshold) Contract is suitable for SMEs? Yes Contract is suitable for VCSEs? Yes Description Thetford Town Council wishes to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Archaeological Consultant to provide archaeological advice throughout the Development Phase.

The consultant shall:

  • Identify archaeological opportunities and constraints.
  • Advise on impacts to archaeological remains and burials.
  • Assist the project team in developing proposals which respect and enhance heritage significance.
  • Advise on archaeological investigations required to support future development.
  • Support the National Lottery Heritage Fund Delivery Phase application.

All submissions to be sent to Susan Moore susanmoore@thetfordtowncouncil.gov.uk More information - Attachments -

- Archaeology Consultant.docx - Tender notice - Contract brief -

- RIBA Stage 2 Report - St Peter_s Church Thetford_Feb24 for contracts finder upload nov 2026.pdf - Clarifications to bidders questions - RIBA Stage 2 Report -

- 27.0 St Peter_s Condition Survey 2024 for contracts finder upload nov 2026.pdf - Clarifications to bidders questions - Condition Survey How to apply Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Contact name Susan Moore Address 2 Cage Lane THETFORD IP242DS England

Telephone: [contact details removed]

Website

Closing: 11 December 2026, 12pm

Context for bidders

We hold 7 notices from Thetford Town Council, going back to August 2026 — 6 of them still open. They buy mostly in Construction & Infrastructure, Facility Management & Cleaning and Financial & Professional Services. There are 521 open Construction & Infrastructure tenders in United Kingdom. This one closes in 30 days.

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