AWaP launches tender for archaeological excavations at Chercq

The Walloon Heritage Agency seeks experts for phase 2a and 2b of the Saint-Nicolas-des-Prés abbey.

Aerial view of an archaeological excavation site with trenches and abbey ruins.
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Aerial view of an archaeological excavation site with trenches and abbey ruins.

The Walloon Heritage Agency (AWaP) has launched a public tender for preventive archaeological excavations at the Chercq site, concerning the Saint-Nicolas-des-Prés abbey, phases 2a and 2b.

The tender covers the provision of services for a preventive archaeological excavation. It is divided into two distinct lots: the first concerns the archaeological operation itself, while the second is dedicated to the expertise of an archaeo-anthropologist.
Interested companies can find details and submit their bids via the link to e-procurement. The submission deadline is set for October 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM.
A mandatory information session will be held on October 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Information regarding this session is available on the e-procurement forum.
Based on information from the official source: AWaP — Agence wallonne du Patrimoine (30/09/2026)