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Archaeological Services in relation to Marine Protection 2025-2027

ARCHAEOLOGICAL SERVICES IN RELATION TO MARINE PROTECTION 2025-2027 (NP225)

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Award

12 Mar 2025 at 14:57

Tender

15 Jan 2025 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

Historic England has awarded a contract for Archaeological Services in relation to Marine Protection for the period of 2025 to 2027. This procurement, classified under Marine survey services, aims to support marine protection and management by providing field observations that underpin the core functions of protection and management of the marine historic environment. The contract, valued at £199,849.63 GBP, was signed on 12 March 2025 and covers services needed to meet commitments under the European Convention on the Protection of the Archaeological Heritage. The procurement method used was open procedure, and the tender process included assessment criteria of 65% quality and 35% price, with submissions received until 14 February 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in archaeological, marine research, and survey services. The contract seeks assessment functions that can contribute to the conservation and enhancement of significant marine heritage assets, offering a platform for companies to demonstrate their expertise and support UK's marine historic environment. SMEs such as MSDS Marine Ltd, who has been awarded the contract, are well-suited to compete in such tenders, with the scope to deliver specialised services that can result in long-term business growth and benefit to the wider social, cultural, and environmental landscape.

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Notice Title

Archaeological Services in relation to Marine Protection 2025-2027

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

Lot Information

Lot 1

Archaeological Services in relation to Marine Protection 2025-2027

Renewal: This will be retendered at the end of its term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d04b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009028-2025
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£199,849 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
4 months before the contract end date

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARCHAEOLOGICAL SERVICES IN RELATION TO MARINE PROTECTION 2025-2027 (NP225)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-he@historicengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MSDS MARINE

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