Tender

7854 Assessing the impact of tall buildings on the historic environment

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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28 Apr 2020 at 14:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being led by Historic England, with the tender titled "Assessing the impact of tall buildings on the historic environment." This project falls under the research and development services category and is based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, with an end date for submissions set for 22nd May 2020. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st June 2020 and conclude by 31st December 2020. The estimated contract value is between £38,000 and £42,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy related to heritage and urban development. Companies with expertise in assessing the implications of architectural developments on historical sites would be particularly well-suited to compete. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, reflecting a strong potential for diverse business engagement in this crucial area of urban heritage preservation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

7854 Assessing the impact of tall buildings on the historic environment

Notice Description

One of Historic England's primary concerns is assessing the impact of change on the historic environment and, as part of this, we are keen to better understand the impact of tall buildings on heritage assets and the historic character of places. A tall building, by virtue of its height, bulk and widespread visibility, can seriously harm the qualities that people value about a place if it is not in the right place and not well designed. There will be some locations where the existing qualities of a place are so distinctive or sensitive that new tall buildings will cause harm regardless of the perceived quality of the design. What might be considered a tall building will vary according to the prevailing character of the local area: a ten-storey building in a mainly two-storey neighbourhood will be thought of as a tall building by those affected, whereas in the center of a large city where the general building heights are taller, it may not. Similarly, a building in a hill-top location, or on the crest of a ridge of higher ground, may gain prominence and an appearance of height, and jar with the historic grain and character of the place. Historic England wants to commission a team to develop evidence that informs our understanding of how the predicted impact of tall buildings on the settings of heritage assets and character of the historic environment in England compares with the reality of the impact of those buildings post-construction. PLEASE NOTE HISTORIC ENGLAND ARE PREPARED TO BE FLEXIBLE ON METHODS AND TIMETABLE TO ENSURE THIS PROJECT CAN BE COMMISSIONED DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity should register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historic-england/aspx/Home in order to express interest and download documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/201ae4d3-e013-434d-8b36-4ca51416d4bb
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

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
£42,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 6-12 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
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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