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7288 (RE-TENDER) Monitoring of bracken control methods and their impact on the historic environment - survey work

HISTORIC ENGLAND HERITAGE PROTECTION COMMISSIONS

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Historic England Heritage Protection Commissions is conducting a tender for the project titled "7288 (RE-TENDER) Monitoring of bracken control methods and their impact on the historic environment - survey work." This procurement process is classified under the research and development services industry category, specifically focusing on the control of bracken's ecological and archaeological impacts. The tender period is set to close on 10th April 2016, with the contract commencing on 18th April 2016 and lasting until 31st March 2020. The project will take place at Ingram and Fawdon farms in Northumberland, as well as Challacombe Farm in Devon, with a total contract value estimated at £60,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, archaeology, or ecological research. Companies with expertise in mechanical and chemical treatment evaluations, particularly those working in similar agricultural settings, would find this contract well-suited for their capabilities. As the procurement method is open, a variety of suppliers, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are encouraged to apply, providing a platform for innovative solutions in historical environmental management.

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Notice Title

7288 (RE-TENDER) Monitoring of bracken control methods and their impact on the historic environment - survey work

Notice Description

Bracken rhizomes have been shown to be detrimental to buried archaeological deposits. Bracken fronds also obscure the visibility of many archaeological sites for much of the year, limiting opportunities for public and academic understanding. This project will continue and extend on-going research into the effectiveness and archaeological impact of a variety of mechanical and chemical bracken controls. The project will be run in conjunction with current efforts, supported by other Government Agencies, to evaluate chemical treatments for bracken control and will incorporate monitoring of the effectiveness of the treatments in controlling bracken, and the ecological and archaeological impacts of the treatments. The treatments being evaluated will include cutting, bashing, feeding cattle on the bracken beds, liming, treatment with chemicals Asulam, Amidosulfuron and new sulfonyl urea 'Sulfuron Alpha'. The research will take place on Ingram and Fawdon farms in Northumberland and Challacombe Farm in Devon. Ingram Farm is an organic farm and has been the site for on-going research into mechanical and grazing controls for bracken, this will continue in the proposed project. Neighbouring Fawdon Farm offers the opportunity to evaluate chemical controls under very similar topographic and environmental conditions. Challacombe Farm will provide the opportunity to evaluate both chemical and mechanical controls in a different region where bracken is also a major issue. Historic England funding will pay for mechanical controls through section 17 management agreements with the land managers, archaeological monitoring, aerial survey on all sites, and ecological monitoring at Ingram will be undertaken by independent contractor(s) funded directly by Historic England. Chemical controls and ecological monitoring at Fawdon and Challacombe Farms will be undertaken as part of the sister project to assemble evidence for effective, selective chemical treatments for bracken control and will not be Historic England funded. Additional information: Please note this is a re-release of a brief, originally put out to tender on 2nd February 2016. The brief has been amended slightly. Suppliers interested in submitting a bid for this contract should express an interest via the Historic England procurement system InTend: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historic-england/aspx/Home Information on registering as a supplier on InTend can be found on the Heritage Protection Commissions Current Tenders webpage (https://historicengland.org.uk/services-skills/grants/our-grant-schemes/grants-available/hpc/tender-opportunities/) or requested via an email to hpcptenders@HistoricEngland.org.uk Project Design Tenders should be submitted no later than 5pm on Sunday 10th April 2016. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historic-england/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52227eaa-c86e-4324-851b-f80385b084ee
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Apr 2016 - 31 Mar 2020 3-4 years
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 HERITAGE PROTECTION COMMISSIONS
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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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Mannington and Western
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

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