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DA - Marine Data Exchange (MDE) Heritage Accelerator

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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10 Feb 2026 at 11:37

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process was conducted by Historic England, a central government public authority located in Swindon, UK, for the project titled "DA - Marine Data Exchange (MDE) Heritage Accelerator". The industry category is electronic data exchange services, with delivery areas specified across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others. The procurement stage is at the "Award" stage as of 10th February 2026, with the contract period running until 30th June 2026. The procurement was conducted using a direct award method without competition, as the requirement was quite specific.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in digital data exchange services, particularly those with the capability to handle historical and heritage data. Given the value of the contract at £93,145.20, it can spur growth for businesses that specialise in niche archaeological data management and exchange, like the awarded supplier, WESSEX ARCHAEOLOGY LIMITED, based in Salisbury. Companies with a strong background in handling development-led investigations and those accustomed to working with The Crown Estate will be well-suited to such opportunities.

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Notice Title

DA - Marine Data Exchange (MDE) Heritage Accelerator

Notice Description

The requirement is for the supplier to transfer to Historic England a copy of the heritage information they have generated in the course of development-led investigations. In principle, the heritage information that HE is seeking relates to development-led investigations linked to developments that have been subject to offshore agreements with The Crown Estate. Wessex Archaeology Limited hold information that they have previously been retained to assess by The Crown Estate via developers. These data have been archived and stored by Wessex Archaeology Limited and are unique to this company, therefore requiring the single supplier direct award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064c36
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011763-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64216110 - Electronic data exchange services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£77,626 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-he@historicengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

WESSEX ARCHAEOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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