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Fort Cumberland Conservation Management Plan - NP328 - AWARD

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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19 Aug 2025 at 09:08

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Summary of the contracting process

Historic England, the buyer, recently awarded a contract titled "Fort Cumberland Conservation Management Plan - NP328" to Pritchard Architecture for the development of a new Conservation Management Plan for Fort Cumberland, located in Eastney, Portsmouth. The site is a Scheduled Monument of national significance. This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically targeting the preservation of historical sites and buildings, classified under CPV 92522000. The award stage was completed on 19 August 2025, with the contract period running from 19 August 2025 to 31 March 2026. The procurement method was unspecified, labelled as "Other -". The industry category focuses on preservation services within the United Kingdom and beyond, offering potential engagement in various international regions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in historical preservation services to engage with a renowned organisation such as Historic England. While the procurement demonstrated a potential reach beyond just the UK, businesses capable of offering specialised conservation services to structures of historical and cultural importance would find this contract particularly lucrative. Despite not being specified as SME or VCSE-friendly, firms with substantial experience in conservation and historical site management would be well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities in the future. This tender can greatly enhance a firm's portfolio and credibility within the heritage management sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fort Cumberland Conservation Management Plan - NP328 - AWARD

Notice Description

Historic England wishes to commission a new Conservation Management Plan for Fort Cumberland, located in Eastney, Portsmouth. The site is of national importance. It is designated as a Scheduled Monument (List entry number: 1015700) and is Listed Grade II* (List entry number: 1104273). Other listed buildings within the fort include the Former Guard House, Former Officers Quarters, Former Hospital and Ancillary Buildings are listed as Grade II (List entry numbers: 1104274, 1104276, 1104275 respectively). The monument is owned by the Crown and in the care of the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport and managed by Historic England.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c2c4c751-6156-4218-a4ac-4cf32082bd78
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/300e6380-a08e-4337-8994-09c0f0bbe733
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92522000 - Preservation services of historical sites and buildings

92522200 - Preservation services of historical buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
18 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Mannington and Western
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRITCHARD ARCHITECTURE

Further Information

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