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Auger Survey at East Mersea Tudor Blockhouse, Essex - AWARD

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Historic England has awarded a contract valued at £15,199.09 to the University of Winchester for an auger survey of the Tudor Blockhouse at East Mersea, Essex. Classified under CPV code 73000000 for Research and Development Services, this procurement process is in the award stage. The initial tender period ended on 2 August 2024, followed by a contract period from 1 September 2024 to 31 October 2024. The project aims to collect data to guide future excavations at the site, which is threatened by coastal erosion. This tender process was conducted using an open procedure, allowing a wide range of potential bidders to participate.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in archaeological surveys, coastal erosion studies, and related research services. Given the focus on meticulous data collection and historical preservation, companies with expertise in these areas will find this contract beneficial. The project offers a well-defined scope and budget, making it attractive for firms looking to enhance their portfolios with prestigious assignments. Engaging in this project will likely open doors for further collaboration with Historic England and similar entities, providing a substantial boost to business credentials.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Auger Survey at East Mersea Tudor Blockhouse, Essex - AWARD

Notice Description

This contract is for an auger survey of a scheduled Henrician blockhouse/artillery fort and associated foreshore (intertidal) features, that lie on the Essex coast at East Mersea. The site is threatened with imminent loss due to coastal erosion. The principal aim of the survey is to provide data that will enable informed decisions to be made about where and what to target for excavation as part of a broader programme of investigation being drawn up for the site, thereby creating a permanent enhanced understanding and record of it in advance of inevitable loss. However, the East Mersea foreshore is famous for preserving Pleistocene deposits, especially relating to the Ipswichian Interglacial, e.g. the Hippo Site (Boreham & Wynton 2020), and it is conceivable the project may also produce evidence of other periods. If so, this should also be recorded. Historic England has a budget of PS10,000 - PS15,000 ex VAT for this project.

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/ffece4c3-a748-4c1f-8454-9fa4dd139b1a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,199 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENGLAND
Contact Name
Liam Waterhouse
Contact Email
liam.waterhouse@historicengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
+447388959949

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
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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