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Multi Criteria Decision Analysis Stage 2 - Adaptation of historic buildings and structures to coastal erosion - UID132

Historic England

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Aug 2026 at 15:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

24 Apr 2026 at 16:48

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Historic England commissioned consultancy and advisory work on adapting historic buildings and structures to coastal erosion. The project develops a technical framework for historic built assets, excluding archaeological remains, landscapes and wrecks. It considers the effects of planning policy and climate change on decisions about specific buildings and structures, and is intended to help the heritage sector assess options for change and their economic impacts. The work uses multi-criteria decision analysis, a methodology for making rational choices where objectives conflict. The requirement covers building consultancy, advisory and consultative engineering, and market research services. Historic England is the central government public authority buying the service, with the work concerning historic assets and the wider heritage sector in England.

The procurement is complete and the contract has been awarded to Mott MacDonald Limited. It used a below-threshold open competition, with electronic submission allowed. The tender closed on 22 May 2026 at 9:30am, after enquiries closed on 15 May 2026 at 9:30am. The estimated value was £70,000 excluding VAT and £84,000 including VAT. The signed contract value is £68,756.55 excluding VAT and £82,507.86 including VAT. The contract was signed on 13 August 2026 and runs from 31 August 2026 to 30 April 2028. A 12-month renewal is available, with a maximum end date of 30 April 2029. Evaluation weighted quality at 65% and price at 35%.

This award indicates demand for specialist heritage consultancy that combines conservation knowledge with climate adaptation, coastal erosion assessment and engineering advice. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need to analyse options for historic buildings and structures, develop or apply a defensible multi-criteria decision analysis framework, and explain the economic consequences of different interventions. Experience of planning policy and climate-change impacts in the heritage sector would be relevant, as would the ability to work across technical research, market or sector research and practical guidance for heritage professionals. The successful supplier was a large engineering and advisory consultancy, so competing organisations should be able to provide robust analytical methods, multidisciplinary engineering input and clear, evidence-based recommendations for public-sector decision-makers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Multi Criteria Decision Analysis Stage 2 - Adaptation of historic buildings and structures to coastal erosion - UID132

Notice Description

This project seeks to build on research undertaken by Historic England and others, to establish an effective technical framework for historic built assets excluding archaeological remains, landscapes and wrecks. It will offer solutions and identify opportunities for the heritage sector when considering the impact planning policy and climate change impacts have on approaches to specific historic buildings and structures. This project also seeks to support those working in the heritage sector to assess and analyse decisions for change, whilst considering the economic impacts these choices may have. Multi criteria decision analysis (MCDA) is a recognised methodology used within wider government to help decision-makers rationally choose between multiple options where there are several conflicting objectives.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068b0b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077814-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

71315200 - Building consultancy services

71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£68,756 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 1-2 years
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
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

Mott MacDonald

Further Information

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