Tender

ITT - Building Conservation Framework - Paints and Coatings Technology (UID 45)

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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28 May 2026 at 14:12

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Historic England is inviting tenders for a Building Conservation Framework focused on Paints and Coatings Technology, targeting the service industry in the United Kingdom. The tender process is currently in the active stage, with the procurement method being an open competition below the threshold. The contract involves consulting on paints and coatings technologies for historic buildings, supporting statutory casework and research. The tender submission deadline is set for 2nd July 2026, and the associated framework commences on 27th July 2026, potentially extending until 2032. The value of this procurement is estimated at £90,000, and the framework allows up to ten participants, with work awarded through a call-off or mini-competition basis.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in historic building conservation, particularly those with expertise in paints and coatings. Companies with strong backgrounds in chemistry, materials science, and building conservation can leverage this framework to secure commissions based on expertise, price, and availability. The framework's flexible approach to awarding work, including the possibility of direct awards in specific circumstances, offers diverse opportunities for growth. Firms skilled in offering timely, evidence-based consultancy services to support historic preservation efforts will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities, contributing towards long-term collaborative relationships with Historic England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITT - Building Conservation Framework - Paints and Coatings Technology (UID 45)

Notice Description

Historic England invites tenders from suitably qualified consultants to join a multi supplier consultancy framework providing specialist advice on paints and coatings technology for historic buildings. The framework will support statutory casework and research activity, delivering expert guidance on the selection, specification, performance and conservation of paint and coating systems across a wide range of historic substrates, including timber, lime-based plasters and renders, stone, brick, metals, concrete and other porous substrates. Commissions will be awarded through call off or mini competition, based on expertise, price and availability. Consultant experience required Consultants should demonstrate: * Proven experience in paints and coatings applied to historic or traditional building fabric * A background in chemistry, materials science, and/or building conservation * Ability to provide timely, evidence-based advice for casework and research

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a7e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050410-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73110000 - Research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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