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Archaeology Project Contractor

University of Exeter

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: University of Exeter

Buyer Address: Northcote House, Exeter, UKK43, EX4 4QH, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Charlotte Hockey

Contact Email: c.a.hockey@exeter.ac.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1392723333

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
185000.0 GBP
Published
16 Feb 2026, 14:16
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
12 Feb 2026, 00:00
Contract End
31 Oct 2030, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
71351914 - Archaeological services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Cotswold Archaeology Ltd
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

This opportunity is for an Archaeology Project Contractor to facilitate community-focused archaeological investigations of a Roman villa complex and multi-phase settlement on land at Battens Farm and Watton Farm, Halberton, Devon, including all post-excavation assessment, analysis and publication. The project is expected to begin in February 2026 and be completed by October 2030.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot LOT-0000 Status: complete

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Contracts

Contract Title: Archaeology Project Contractor

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