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Tender: Radiocarbon Dating and Bayesian Analysis Services for Archaeological and Palaeoenvironmental Samples – 150-300 Samples/Year

Released 5 months ago

Closed08 Jul 2026

Est. valueEstimate£10K to £65K

LocationScotland

AgencyHistoric Environment Scotland

SourcePublic Contracts Scotland

CategoryResearch & Development

Submissions closedClosed Wed, 8 July 2026

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Supplier needed to provide radiocarbon dating and Bayesian analysis of an estimated 150 to 300 archaeological and related palaeoenvironmental samples per year. This contract focuses specifically on delivering laboratory radiocarbon measurements together with Bayesian statistical analysis for archaeological and palaeoenvironmental sample sets at the stated annual sample volume.

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