Tenders Are Invited For Archaeological Services – Framework Contracts For Archaeological Services 2027-2031 (+1) - Lot 1: Sedimentary Archeology - Lot 2: Building Archeology

Archaeological Services – Framework Contracts For Archaeological Services 2027-2031 (+1) - Lot 1: Sedimentary Archeology - Lot 2: Building Archeology. The Department Of Cantonal Archeology (Dac), Attached To The General Directorate Of Buildings And Heritage (Dgip) Of The State Of Vaud, Is The Competent Authority For The Identification, Protection, Safeguarding And Enhancement Of The Archaeological Heritage Of The Canton (Law On The Protection Of Immovable Cultural Heritage, Lprpci; Blv 451.16). As Such, Each Year It Prescribes And Manages Numerous Archaeological Interventions Made Necessary By Public Or Private Construction Or Development Projects: Diagnostics, Work Supervision, Preventive Excavations, Building Analyses, Post-Excavations And Reports. The Purpose Of This Contract Is The Conclusion Of Two Framework Contracts By Which The Awarder Entrusts, For Each Lot, To A Qualified External Agent The Execution Of These Services On Order From The Dac, For The Entire Territory Of The Canton Of Vaud. * Lot 1 - Sedimentary Archaeology: Detection, Evaluation, Excavation, Sampling And Study Of Remains Buried Or Present On The Surface Of The Ground, For All Periods (Prehistory, Protohistory, Gallo-Roman Era, Medieval, Modern And Contemporary Periods Excluding Elevated Buildings). * Lot 2 - Archeology Of Buildings: Evaluation, Stratigraphic Analysis Of Elevations, Surveys, Excavation And Study Of Buildings Of The Past, Located Above And/Or Underground (Gallo-Roman To Contemporary Periods), Including Additional Investigations Of Their Surroundings. The Services Include Field Work, Development (Post-Excavation), Writing Of Reports As Well As The Delivery Of Scientific Documentation And Furniture According To The Requirements Of The Dac. They Are Carried Out Under The Scientific Supervision Of The Dac. The Detailed Scope Of Each Lot, The Scientific And Methodological Requirements And The Expected Results Are Defined By The Technical Specifications Attached To The Tender File. Each Framework Contract Has A Duration Of Four Years From Its Entry Into Force, Which Occurs Upon Signature And At The Earliest On March 1, 2027 (The Dates 2027 - 2031 Are Indicative), With The Possibility Of Extending By One Year Upon Decision Of The Awarding Authority. The Services Are Released Exclusively By Specific Mandates Ordered By The Dac According To Its Needs; The Framework Contract Does Not Guarantee Any Minimum Volume. For Specific Mandates Whose Estimated Value Does Not Exceed Chf 150,000 Excluding Tax, The Dac Retains The Freedom To Award The Service To Any Qualified Service Provider. For Purely Indicative Purposes, Based On The Projections Based On The Financial Years 2023 To 2026, The Annual Volume Is Of The Order Of Chf 7.5 Million Including Tax For Lot 1 (100 To 200 Specific Mandates Per Year) And Chf 1.3 Million Including Tax For Lot 2 (50 To 100 Mandates Per Year). The Total Estimated Value Of The Contract, Over The Maximum Duration Of Five Years, Including Option, Amounts To Approximately Chf 44 Million Including Tax (Approx. Chf 40.7 Million Excluding Tax). These Amounts Reflect An Activity Closely