Archaeological Excavation for School Renovation and Expansion

This French public procurement tender concerns archaeological excavation work prior to the renovation and expansion of the Marchioux school in Parthenay, Nouvelle-Aquitaine. The project specifically involves preventative archaeology, implying a need to identify, document, and potentially recover archaeological artifacts or features before construction activities commence. The provided CPV codes (71351914: Archaeological services, 45112450: Excavation work, 45112000: Site preparation work) suggest the work will likely involve a combination of surveying, manual and mechanical excavation, recording of finds, and potentially some basic site preservation measures. The lot description confirms the work is related to the school's restructuring and expansion, which could indicate a relatively limited but potentially sensitive site area.

Given the location, the type of work (preventative archaeology for a school project), and the absence of a published value, this is unlikely to be a major infrastructure project. The deadline is approximately one month after publication, suggesting a moderately expedited bidding process. Contractors should assess their capacity to mobilize a qualified archaeological team within that timeframe, and their familiarity with French archaeological regulations and reporting standards. The use of multiple CPV codes implies a range of capabilities will need to be demonstrated, including both archaeological expertise and more standard site preparation abilities.