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title: "NNR19/0372 Royal Naval Cordite Factory Holton Heath Structural Survey"
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# NNR19/0372 Royal Naval Cordite Factory Holton Heath Structural Survey

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d8347d1-bf41-4de2-a2b7-b3c5024e24a1

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## Summary

Natural England has concluded the tender for the structural survey of the Royal Naval Cordite Factory Holton Heath, located near Wareham, Dorset in the South West of the United Kingdom. The survey, identified by tender number NNR19/0372, sought to assess the structural stability of the site’s historical buildings to ensure safety for external works. The procurement used an open procedure below the threshold and was valued between £10,000 and £49,999. Key dates included the tender response deadline of 20th November 2024 at 17:00, with the contract period set from 27th November 2024 to 14th March 2025. After the procurement process, the contract was awarded on 28th November 2024 to BENNINGTON GREEN LTD, a small to medium-sized enterprise.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural, engineering, and surveying services, particularly those with experience in historical buildings. Given the nature and location of the project, companies with expertise in conducting detailed structural assessments and ensuring building safety compliance for historical sites are particularly well-suited for this type of work. As an open procedure, this tender offers equal opportunities for qualified SMEs, aligning with Natural England’s goal to foster business growth and support specialised industries. Competing for such contracts can enhance service portfolios and open avenues for future collaborations with governmental bodies.

## Notice

The requirement is to undertake a structural survey of the standing buildings at the former RNCF Holton Heath on Holton Heath NNR near Wareham, Dorset, to provide an assessment of their structural stability and to assess if they are safe for external works to take place to fit shuttering/ grills to prevent unauthorised access. All details in the Request for Quotation document. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to steve.hall@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 on 20-11-2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to steve.hall@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be69b7cc-f170-4273-9e5a-fb47631af96b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2024 - 14 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,167 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL ENGLAND |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 7PX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Guildhall |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BENNINGTON GREEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest
- 71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2025 at 09:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be69b7cc-f170-4273-9e5a-fb47631af96b
- 15 Nov 2024 at 12:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae9bfbda-4dbf-42df-9798-04a754b47604
- 13 Nov 2024 at 08:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae9bfbda-4dbf-42df-9798-04a754b47604
- 12 Nov 2024 at 08:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae9bfbda-4dbf-42df-9798-04a754b47604
- 8 Nov 2024 at 12:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae9bfbda-4dbf-42df-9798-04a754b47604
- 7 Nov 2024 at 09:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae9bfbda-4dbf-42df-9798-04a754b47604
- 7 Nov 2024 at 08:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae9bfbda-4dbf-42df-9798-04a754b47604

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be69b7cc-f170-4273-9e5a-fb47631af96b
  7th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae9bfbda-4dbf-42df-9798-04a754b47604
  15th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0abb6ed7-87c7-44cd-b761-dd89a72a4f35
  RFQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4891cbfd-2192-4e76-85b8-df9a73720fbd
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c306ea62-de31-4472-a590-ea833bfb828f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/63643284-2d0f-42ab-9752-ace8a16d7fa8
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/788cef3f-1887-4d0a-a5c1-ad9667807035
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/20ccc1c0-b800-43a6-b5b1-213179f25b46
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dea21cd6-52aa-4957-a072-5e0bf9b8e130
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/20e5c35a-7eba-41d7-8785-69255a6d7c26
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/4c425570-3083-4eba-8762-759c1937cde7

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