Archaeological Framework - Fragile Assets Assessment

Highways England
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11 November 2025 to 31 March 2026

Provision of archaeological assessment services focused on the identification and evaluation of fragile assets. The work involves topographical surveys and technical analysis to support heritage management requirements across various locations, including the UK and international territories, as part of a specific archaeological framework agreement.

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Awarded value: £497k; As published
Published: 10 November 2025; Contracts Finder
Awarded: 10 November 2025; Archaeological Management Solutions
Contract length: 5 months; Ends 31 March 2026

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of specialist archaeological assessment and topographical survey services for the identification and management of fragile heritage assets.

Category: Topographical surveys of archaeological sites

Lifecycle

Publishedon Contracts Finder
10 November 2025
Contract awardedto Archaeological Management Solutions
10 November 2025
Contract starts
11 November 2025
Contract ends
31 March 2026

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How it compares

8.6× the typical commercial archaeology contract (£57k).

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Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/276869/archaeological-framework-fragile-assets-assessment
Buyer reference: tender_511590/1530620
Open contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-de8e79ae-7d75-4084-9f5a-6aa231e7f15d
Source: Contracts Finder
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Highways England. Archaeological Framework - Fragile Assets Assessment. Contract award, 10 November 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/276869/archaeological-framework-fragile-assets-assessment (accessed 12 October 2026).