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Slough Massing Study: understanding the contribution made by setting to the significance of Windsor Castle and Windsor Great Park

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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01 Nov 2024 at 13:45

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Summary of the contracting process

Historic England, in partnership with Slough Borough Council, has initiated a procurement process titled "Slough Massing Study: understanding the contribution made by setting to the significance of Windsor Castle and Windsor Great Park." This tender, classified under "Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest," seeks to analyse how potential large-scale developments in Slough might impact the historical ensemble of Windsor Castle and its surroundings. The process is in the Tender stage, with tender submissions closing on 20 November 2024, and the contract running from 4 December 2024 through 30 April 2025. The contract is valued at £20,000 and follows an open procedure procurement method.

This tender offers a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in historical preservation, social research services, and architectural analysis. Companies capable of conducting comprehensive studies on the impact of urban development on heritage sites would find this project particularly valuable. Participating businesses will enhance their portfolio by contributing to a high-profile project that supports the strategic planning needs of Slough Borough Council and Historic England. This opportunity is best suited for organisations with expertise in preservation services and architectural consultation, even though it is not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Slough Massing Study: understanding the contribution made by setting to the significance of Windsor Castle and Windsor Great Park

Notice Description

Slough town centre lies roughly 3km north of Windsor Castle (Grade I Listed), England's largest castle. Windsor Castle has become fixed in the popular consciousness as an exemplar of how a medieval Castle should look. Much of Windsor Great Park is lower than the Castle, and in views from these areas the Castle is silhouetted against the sky. In contrast, when viewed from a ridge of land to the south of the Castle, the Castle is seen against the backdrop of the Chilterns with Slough in between. Windsor Castle and the Great Park are of the highest significance as one of England's most important historic ensembles. There is increasing interest in and pressure from large-scale development proposals in Slough, which have the potential individually and cumulatively to harm the significance of the Windsor ensemble through development in its setting. Decision-making is made harder by a lack of detailed analysis of the contribution made by setting to the significance of the Windsor ensemble. This project commissioned by Historic England, working in partnership with Slough Borough Council, will inform decision-making on planning applications and support the preparation of a new local plan, helping Slough to meet its needs for residential and employment development in a manner that respects the setting and significance of the Windsor ensemble. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity should register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historicengland/aspx/Home in order to express interest and download documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20c3446a-4379-44e5-8315-e6294e9fcad4
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest

79315000 - Social research services

92520000 - Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings

92522000 - Preservation services of historical sites and buildings

92522100 - Preservation services of historical sites

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Dec 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENGLAND
Contact Name
Lisa Middleton
Contact Email
lisa.middleton@historicengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
01793 414046

Buyer Location

Locality
WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 2EH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Mannington and Western
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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