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

Historic England

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30 Jun 2026 at 17:16

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28 May 2026 at 15:12

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Summary of the contracting process

Historic England has issued an invitation to tender (ITT) for a Building Conservation Framework specifically targeting specialist advice on paints and coatings technology for historic buildings. The tender, titled "ITT - Building Conservation Framework – Paints and Coatings Technology (UID 45)", falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. It concerns services in the United Kingdom, with an open procurement method due to its below-threshold competition. The procurement is currently active with the tender period closing on 30 July 2026 at 09:30 and enquiry period ending on 23 July 2026 at 17:30. Those interested can submit their tenders electronically via Historic England’s procurement portal.

This opportunity creates a favourable environment for businesses specializing in paints, coatings, and building conservation to showcase their expertise and grow their portfolio by working with a central government authority. Companies with a background in chemistry, materials science, or historic building fabrics, and those capable of delivering evidence-based advice, are well-suited for participating in this framework. By joining the multi-supplier consultancy framework, businesses can secure work through call-off contracts or mini-competitions, leveraging their specialty, competitive pricing, and availability. The opportunity provides a chance for expansion and visibility in a niche sector that focuses on conserving historic substrates, offering long-term engagement until 2031 with potential extensions.

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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/061471-2026
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
30 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 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
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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

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