DA - Archaeological Conservation consultancy for HE7629 Rooswijk - 1st April 2026 to 31st December 2026 - UID 274

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Extension of provision of archaeological artefact conservation expertise in the form of Carola del Mese for Pr 7629 The Rooswijk. This was instigated following the resignation of the Senior Archaeological Conservator (Marine) -last day 1st August 2025. And we have been unable to recruit to the post (see below) We appointed a Senior Archaeological Conservator -marine who would normally undertake this work. However, they rescinded their acceptance of the job offer at the end of January 2026. Since then we have been unable to recruit the post due to the recruitment freeze and restructuring This contract will be temporary until the new Senior Archaeological Conservator -marine is in place.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b5dc
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056615-2026
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: SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71354500 - Marine survey services

71355000 - Surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: £16,640 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 31 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period: 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers: 1
Supplier Name: MSDS MARINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056615-2026
16th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

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