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Historic Environment Record IT and database support for HEROS

Notice Description

Invitation to tender to provide support for the content management system, HEROS, to Heneb: the Trust for Welsh Archaeology. HEROS supports the Welsh Historic Environment Record (HER). The HER is curated by Heneb: the Trust for Welsh Archaeology, and gathers, records and makes available information on the historic environment of Wales. The Heneb HER, which has been developed over a period of over thirty years, consists of four regional databases running on the open source software, HEROS. It currently contains information on over 400,000 sites, landscape areas and events, a number which is increasing at a rate of between 5-10% per annum. It is the primary source of information on all aspects of the local historic environment of Wales, and acts as a tool for recording the on-going process of its interpretation, conservation and management. The HER underpins all Heneb's activities and is also vital to the work of others who have a role in the investigation and management of the historic environment in Wales, including government at both a national and local level.HEROS, as a content management system runs on a PHP and Javascript codebase, interfacing with a MYSQL (MariaDB) database for data management, including geospatial data. It currently runs on a XAMPP stack, on a Windows Server 2022 Standard Edition. The support contract will cover a 24 month period.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=162861. (WA Ref:162861)

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-kuma6s-162861
Publication Source: Sell2Wales
Latest Notice: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=162861
Current Stage: Tender
All Stages: Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Open
Procurement Method Details: Not specified
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline: 30 Apr 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Not Specified
Lots Status: Not Specified
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: HENEB: THE TRUST FOR WELSH ARCHAEOLOGY
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Buyer Location

Locality: CARMARTHENSHIRE
Postcode: SA19 6AE
Post Town: Swansea
Country: Wales
Major Region (ITL 1): TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3): TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location: Not specified
Local Authority: Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward: Llandeilo
Westminster Constituency: Caerfyrddin

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