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Invitation to Tender for a Framework for Site-Based Dendrochronology Research Services

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Historic England, seeking tenders for a Framework for Site-Based Dendrochronology Research Services. This procurement, which falls under the laboratory services industry category, is currently in the tender phase. Suppliers can submit responses for one or more of the three lots until the deadline of 6th September 2021. The contract will commence on 1st October 2021 and is expected to last until 30th September 2025. Interested suppliers must register on the specified platform to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in dendrochronology and related services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Bidders with expertise in tree-ring dating, archaeological timber assessments, and scientific analyses will find this tender especially pertinent. The division into three lots with varying value caps of up to £80,000, £420,000, and £40,000 allows for a broad range of businesses to compete based on their capacity and specialisation, thus fostering growth in this niche sector.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for a Framework for Site-Based Dendrochronology Research Services

Notice Description

This requirement is broken down in to 3 lots. Suppliers may submit a response for 1 , 2 or all lots. Historic England funds a substantial programme of tree-ring dating to support its statutory, grant-giving, and other priorities. The statutory and repair-driven nature of much of this work often imposes limited windows of opportunity for sampling and strict reporting deadlines. The contract is divided into a series of lots. Tenderers may bid for one or more lots. Tenderers should indicate if they have a maximum capacity when submitting their return. Lot 1. To provide dendrochronological assessment, sampling, analysis, reporting, and archiving of waterlogged timbers from archaeological sites, including, urban, rural, riverine, estuarine and marine exposures. Value of this lot - up to ?80,000 over the duration of the contract Anticipated number of suppliers on the framework: 2-6 Lot 2. To provide dendrochronological assessment, sampling, analysis, reporting, and archiving of oak, elm, and ash timbers from standing buildings (and associated fixtures and fittings on the same site as appropriate). Mini competitions against this lot have the potential to vary in size and all suppliers who are successful in being placed on it, will be invited to bid for each requirement regardless of size. Value of this lot - up to ?420,000 over the duration of the contract Anticipated number of suppliers on the framework: 3-8 Lot 3. To provide dendrochronological assessment, sampling, analysis, reporting, and archiving of conifer timbers (and other species on the same site as appropriate) from standing buildings Value of this lot - up to ?40,000 over the duration of the contract Anticipated number of suppliers on the framework: 2-6 Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity should register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historic-england/aspx/Home in orderto express interest and download documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-56fd815e-e200-4d75-a0fd-ef62253c0742
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14dd88e5-e65b-4a97-8188-d6548fec63c0
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

45214630 - Scientific installations

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2021 - 30 Sep 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENGLAND
Contact Name
Shahina Farid
Contact Email
shahina.farid@historicengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
01793414046

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
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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