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ITT - CSM Demonstration Survey UID 218

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Historic England, a central government public authority situated in Swindon, is inviting bids for the "ITT - CSM Demonstration Survey UID 218" tender. This procurement focuses on marine geological surveying in collaboration under the UK Centre for Seabed Mapping during April-May 2026. The opportunity requires highly qualified marine archaeological geophysicists or surveyors to perform duties aboard RV Cefas Endeavour with operations occurring 24 hours daily and crew exchanges in Lowestoft and Falmouth. The deadline for submissions is on 6 March 2026 at 09:30 am GMT, with the procurement process currently in the tender update stage. It adopts an open competition method tailored below threshold levels conducive for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms with expertise in marine archaeology and geophysical surveying, especially those who can offer comprehensive services for both survey legs. Given the focus on quality over price, companies that can demonstrate high standards and efficiency in delivering research and experimentation services will be particularly competitive. This project will benefit businesses by allowing them to collaborate with multiple public sector organisations, expand their expertise in seabed mapping, and potentially secure future projects from Historic England. The contract also supports smaller enterprises and community-centred organisations, fostering inclusive economic growth and diversification within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITT - CSM Demonstration Survey UID 218

Notice Description

The UK CSM Demonstration Survey is a major seabed survey that will take place in April-May 2026. It is a novel collaboration between public sector organisations to integrate respective survey activities under the umbrella of the UK Centre for Seabed Mapping (UK CSM). This tender is to commission suitably experienced marine archaeological geophysicists/surveyors to participate in the CSM Demonstration Survey on behalf of Historic England. The survey will be carried out aboard RV Cefas Endeavour. Survey operations will be carried out 24 hours; HE-commissioned geophysicists/surveyors will operate a single 12-hour shift. Accommodation and subsistence will be provided aboard. Options are being maintained for different survey areas to allow for weather. The survey vessel will mobilise at Lowestoft and demobilise at Falmouth. Crew change will occur at Lowestoft or Falmouth. Other than the crew change, the vessel is not expected to return to port during each leg of the survey. Historic England's requirement is for one geophysicist/surveyor to participate in each leg of the survey. Tenderers can bid for either one or for both survey legs. Historic England's preference is to commission one contractor to cover both legs but reserves the right to commission one contractor for each leg.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065409
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013566-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£29,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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