Tender

Review of storage facilities for cultural and biocultural heritage material (archaeology) held by Historic England at Fort Cumberland, Portsmouth

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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Tender

06 Oct 2022 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

Historic England seeks a consultant to review and enhance storage facilities for cultural and biocultural heritage materials at Fort Cumberland, Portsmouth. The project aims to address current infrastructure limitations and develop innovative solutions within listed buildings for improved accessibility and sustainability. The tender process is ongoing with a deadline for submissions on October 24, 2022, and a contract period expected to start on November 1, 2022, and end on February 28, 2023. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on library, archives, museums, and other cultural services, providing opportunities for businesses in research, archaeological services, and museum preservation.

Businesses interested in museum collections care and storage services can benefit from engaging with Historic England's open procedure tender. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly encouraged to participate. With a focus on sustainable and innovative solutions, this procurement offers a chance for qualified businesses to contribute to the preservation and accessibility of valuable cultural materials. The project location spans various regions, including the United Kingdom and British Oversea Territories, presenting a broad scope for businesses across different geographical areas to engage in this tender process.

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Notice Title

Review of storage facilities for cultural and biocultural heritage material (archaeology) held by Historic England at Fort Cumberland, Portsmouth

Notice Description

Historic England wishes to develop and improve the storage of its permanent and temporary collections, taking into consideration the variety of types of collection we hold, the historic nature of the buildings and sustainability. Due to aging infrastructure, changing business needs and collection development, the current environmental systems and stores are unable to achieve consistent appropriate temperature and humidity conditions for the different materials held. Historic England wish to engage a museum collections care and storage consultant to: 1. Undertake a root and branch review of how the Fort Cumberland archives and collections are currently stored, their requirements and how the building performances and current environmental controls affect the stored materials. 2. Put together sustainable options for adapting and building new innovative collection curation facilities, within Grade II and II* Listed Buildings,which are fit for purpose and will meet our current needs and future ambitions to improve accessibility for professional and public engagement. 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6d1e83ed-feee-47f1-8fd3-34cee1a4fa2f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14432fb5-86f9-40f7-bbce-17e0ea132307
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
SME, VCSE
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

71351914 - Archaeological services

73110000 - Research services

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

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

92521000 - Museum services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 1-6 months
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
Duncan Brown
Contact Email
duncan.brown2@historicengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
+442392856754

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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