Tenders Are Invited For Archaeological Services – Framework Agreement For Carrying Out Preliminary Archaeological Research Involving Soil Intervention And Archaeological Excavations For Assignments In Flanders

Archaeological Services – Framework Agreement For Carrying Out Preliminary Archaeological Research Involving Soil Intervention And Archaeological Excavations For Assignments In Flanders. Archaeological Research Must Be Carried Out For Various Infrabel Projects Spread Throughout Flanders That Are To Be Realized By Tuc Rail. These Projects Include Line Routes For New Railway Lines, Or Next To Existing Railway Lines, Construction Of A Tunnel Or Bridge For The Abolition Of A Level Crossing, Construction Or Adjustments To An (Existing) Track Bundle, Construction Of Hydraulics, Construction Of Buffer Basins, Construction Of A Building, Etc. The Framework Agreement Includes The Carrying Out Of Various Types Of Preliminary Archaeological Research With Intervention In The Soil, Based On An Archeology Note With A Program Of Measures And, If Applicable, The Carrying Out Of Excavations And The Preparation Of The Various Reports. For Certain Projects, The Assignment Only Includes Archaeological Supervision In Accordance With The Program Of Measures. The Work Relating To Making The Site Fully Accessible, Excavating The Test Trenches, Profile Pits And Viewing Windows, Closing The Trenches And Restoring The Site Is Carried Out By A Contractor From Another Assignment. The Archaeological Research Is Carried Out In Accordance With The Guidelines Of The Code Of Good Practice For The Conduct Of And Reporting On Archaeological Preliminary Research And Archaeological Excavations And The Use Of Metal Detectors.