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Radiocarbon Dating: Historic England Collaborative Research Programme Framework Agreement - AWARD

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process for the Radiocarbon Dating framework agreement was recently completed by Historic England. The opportunity involved collaboration with radiocarbon dating laboratories for research on archaeological sites and historic buildings. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with a tender period ending on June 2, 2023. The contract period for this framework agreement will span from July 1, 2023, to August 31, 2027, creating opportunities for businesses in research and experimental development services.

Businesses in the research and laboratory services sector, particularly those focused on geophysical surveys and archaeological services, are well-suited to compete for this tender. Historic England, the buying organisation, selected University of Bristol and University of Groningen as suppliers for this framework agreement. The tender is suitable for SMEs and will contribute to the protection, conservation, and significance of the Historic Environment in England.

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Notice Title

Radiocarbon Dating: Historic England Collaborative Research Programme Framework Agreement - AWARD

Notice Description

Historic England is calling for proposals from radiocarbon dating laboratories that are interested in collaborating on Historic England's diverse programme of research. This is focused on a wide range of archaeological sites and historic buildings (including those in the care of English Heritage), which forms an ideal testbed for the development of new techniques and their transfer into routine practice in the Historic Environment sector beyond academia. The objectives of the research project are to develop methods, and undertake exemplary case studies, using high-precision radiocarbon dating by Accelerator Mass Spectrometry. The provision of accurate and precise chronologies for archaeological sites and historic buildings, will help inform their protection, conservation, significance and further appreciation of the Historic Environment in England.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f561f3e7-45ed-4ffa-b043-f1bbf0b5b9d6
Current Stage
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

71351720 - Geophysical surveys of archaeological sites

71351914 - Archaeological services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73110000 - Research services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2023 - 31 Aug 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

UNIVERSITY OF GRONINGEN

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