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Archive Decarbonisation Surveys and Reports (NP 368)

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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Award

15 Oct 2025 at 11:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

20 Aug 2025 at 22:42

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, managed by Historic England, centres around the "Archive Decarbonisation Surveys and Reports (NP 368)" project. Historic England, a public authority located in Swindon, UK, is seeking to reform its archive stores and decarbonise their operation while preserving the existing archive collections. This project falls under the services category, with a focus on architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The procurement utilised an open competition method, and the award stage culminated with Architype appointed as the supplier. The contract period runs from 17 October 2025 to 31 March 2026, with a gross value of £83,760. Key dates include the tender deadline of 22 September 2025 and the enquiry period closing on 15 September 2025.

This tender is a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in architectural and engineering services, particularly those with expertise in decarbonisation and sustainable practices. Companies with innovative approaches to environmental efficiency in infrastructure stand to benefit from engaging in this process. With an emphasis on providing the Most Economically Advantageous Tender, quality aspects are heavily weighted, presenting a prime chance for businesses that excel in delivering high-quality solutions. Large, established firms like Architype, already involved, demonstrate the scale and potential scope of work this contract offers to similar enterprises aiming to increase their presence in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Archive Decarbonisation Surveys and Reports (NP 368)

Notice Description

A package of work to analyse the specialist archive stores at the Historic England Archive and their operation, and to recommend a costed forward plan of works to decarbonise their operation, whilst ensuring the correct conditions to protect the archive collections they contain.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058bbc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065549-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£94,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£94,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£69,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
16 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCHITYPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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