Northstowe Phase 2 – Archaeology Investigation

The proposed Northstowe new town development is located 10km northwest of Cambridge east of Longstanton and north of Oakington within the South Cambridgeshire District. The underlying geology is comprised of 3rd and 4th terrace river gravels above Kimmeridge and Ampthill clay formations.

The site has been subject to geophysical survey and trial trench evaluation; which has identified numerous sites. These are predominantly of Iron Age and Roman date, although there is also evidence for Bronze Age activity. Late Saxon and Medieval archaeology has also been identified, but these known sites will not be impacted by the development of Phase 2. Fieldwork for Northstowe Phase 1 has recently been completed (post excavation assessment in progress) and in addition to the known sites evidence for extensive Saxon settlement and burials was also identified.

A full brief for the works has been prepared by Cambridgeshire Historic Environment Team; the principal elements are:

In addition, and in accordance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM), the Contractor shall fulfil all the duties of the Principal Contractor.

The Contractor shall prepare a Written Scheme of Investigation (WSI) for the whole of the works which shall include, but not be limited to:

The WSI shall be issued in draft as part of the Contractor’s response to the Invitation to Tender. A revised draft shall be issued within 5 working days of contract award. The WSI shall clearly identify all Standards and Guidance that the Contractor intends to comply with in the delivery of the Works. The finalised WSI will be issued to CHET by the Client for agreement.

Additional CPV code/description is 45112450/Excavation work at archaeological sites.

Additional information: The closing time for tenders is 1pm.

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