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Gun and Cannon Maintenance / Maintenance Plus Works 2022

English Heritage

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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13 Jun 2022 at 10:35

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Tender

03 Mar 2022 at 17:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Gun and Cannon Maintenance / Maintenance Plus Works 2022" is conducted by English Heritage, focusing on preservation services of exhibits and specimens within the cultural heritage sector. The contract consists of annual inspection and conservation maintenance for a significant collection of 413 cannons, carriages, and guns located across 29 historic sites in the UK, many of which are on coastal locations, facing challenging environmental conditions. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and it is currently in the award stage, with the contract value set at £500,000. The initial contract period runs until May 1, 2024, with a potential extension of up to 12 months.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the preservation and conservation services sector, particularly those specialising in artefact maintenance and restoration work. Companies capable of handling the unique challenges posed by coastal environments and those with a history of working with heritage assets would be well-suited to compete. This contract not only supports the maintenance of historical significance but also allows businesses to engage with government contracts, thereby facilitating growth and enhancing their portfolios in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gun and Cannon Maintenance / Maintenance Plus Works 2022

Notice Description

Contract for undertaking annual inspection and conservation maintenance on English Heritage's a nationally significant collection of 413 cannons, carriages and guns across 29 historic sites. A high proportion of the guns and cannons are situated on coastal sites, and as such are exposed to extremely challenging environmental conditions, necessitating continued conservation maintenance to keep them in a stable condition.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract for undertaking annual inspection and conservation maintenance on English Heritage's a nationally significant collection of 413 cannons, carriages and guns across 29 historic sites. A high proportion of the guns and cannons are situated on coastal sites, and as such are exposed to extremely challenging environmental conditions, necessitating continued conservation maintenance to keep them in a stable condition.

Options: English Heritage reserves the right to extend the contract duration by up to an additional 12 months.

Renewal: As per tender documents

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031db7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016101-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92521200 - Preservation services of exhibits and specimens

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20224 years ago
Contract Period
2 May 2022 - 1 May 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
English Heritage
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
Postcode Area
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

Context Engineering Ltd

Further Information

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