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ITT - Archaeological Services in Relation to Marine Protection 2027-2029 - UID 365

Historic England

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12 Oct 2026 at 16:55

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12 Oct 2026 at 16:42

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Summary of the contracting process

Historic England is procuring archaeological and marine survey services to support the protection and management of significant marine heritage assets. The work will assess sites and assets at risk from neglect, decay or other threats in UK territorial waters adjacent to England. It supports the conservation and enhancement of marine heritage, including underwater archaeology, as part of the UK’s commitment to protecting archaeological heritage for historical and scientific study. The requirement is for one service contract covering these assessment functions.

Historic England invited offers through an open procedure. The procurement is a single lot. The deadline for questions was 6 November 2026 at 17:00, and the bid deadline set by the buyer was 13 November 2026 at 09:30. The buyer planned to complete its award decision by 14 December 2026. The contract is scheduled to run from 1 April 2027 to 30 April 2029, with an optional 12-month extension. Its estimated value is £312,000 excluding VAT (£374,400 including VAT). Bids are evaluated on quality, weighted at 65%, and price, weighted at 35%.

This opportunity suits archaeological and marine research providers able to assess underwater heritage sites in English-adjacent territorial waters and advise on protection and management. Suppliers will need to bring relevant archaeological services and marine survey or research capability, with the capacity to address sites exposed to neglect, decay or other threats. The single-contract scope calls for delivery across a multi-year programme rather than a collection of separately awarded site projects. Strong technical quality is particularly important in the evaluation, carrying greater weight than price. The work is relevant to organisations experienced in marine heritage assessment and conservation support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITT - Archaeological Services in Relation to Marine Protection 2027-2029 - UID 365

Notice Description

The UK is a signatory to the European Convention on the Protection of the Archaeological Heritage (revised) 1992. The aim of the Convention is to protect the archaeological heritage as a source of the European collective memory and as an instrument for historical and scientific study, whether on land or underwater. In order to meet this commitment and to provide for the conservation and enhancement of significant marine heritage assets, Historic England is seeking to procure, within a single contract, assessment functions to support marine protection and management for the two-year period April 2027 to March 2029 (inclusive). The project will address those sites and assets most at risk through neglect, decay or other threats within UK territorial waters adjacent to England.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078603
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/096284-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

71351914 - Archaeological services

71354500 - Marine survey services

73110000 - Research services

73112000 - Marine research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£312,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£312,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 2026Today
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 20261 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 30 Apr 2029 2-3 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

Further Information

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