Notice Information
Notice Title
Archaeological Services in relation to Marine Protection 2025-2027 (NP225)
Notice Description
The UK is a signatory to the European Convention on the Protection of the Archaeological Heritage (revised) 1992. The aim of the Convention is to protect the archaeological heritage as a source of the European collective memory and as an instrument for historical and scientific study, whether on land or underwater. In order to meet this commitment and to provide for the conservation and enhancement of significant marine heritage assets, Historic England is seeking to procure, within a single contract, assessment functions to support marine protection and management for the two-year period April 2025 to March 2027 (inclusive). Effective marine protection advice is reliant on the provision of field observations to underpin the core functions of protection and management of, and access to, the marine historic environment in order to realise wider social, cultural, economic and environmental benefits. Both the UK Marine Policy Statement (2011) and the National Planning Policy Framework (2012) recognise the need to protect and manage marine cultural heritage in a manner appropriate to its significance. Notably, the National Heritage Act 2002 redefined an 'ancient monument' to include any site comprising, or comprising the remains of, any vehicle, vessel, aircraft or other movable structure, or part thereof, in, on or under the seabed. The project will address those sites and assets most at risk through neglect, decay or other threats within UK territorial waters adjacent to England. A wider context for the project is provided by the Rules annexed to the 2001 UNESCO Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage. These Rules have been adopted by HMG as being 'best practice' for marine archaeology and, as such, frame Historic England's approach to the subject. A budget of PS180,000 to PS200,000 (excluding. VAT at 20%) applies for the two-year period. 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? : Yes
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-b5fd17-beb9f5c4-16cf-4a7c-bfae-37e1f75a1778
- Publication Source
- Contracts Finder
- Latest Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee210163-c7e6-4b7b-9ce6-54f2d8e5e83c
- 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
71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
98 - Other community, social and personal services
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- CPV Codes
71351914 - Archaeological services
71354500 - Marine survey services
73110000 - Research services
73112000 - Marine research services
98360000 - Marine services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £200,000 £100K-£500K
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 15 Jan 20251 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- 14 Feb 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 1 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 2-3 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
- Contact Name
- Procurement HE
- Contact Email
- procurement-he@historicengland.org.uk
- Contact Phone
- 0370 333 0607
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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https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee210163-c7e6-4b7b-9ce6-54f2d8e5e83c
15th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder -
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historicengland/aspx/
Additional information on how to apply for this contract
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