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title: "7892 London Protected Wreck Site: Remote Sensing - AWARD"
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# 7892 London Protected Wreck Site: Remote Sensing - AWARD

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3686805c-8417-4f64-96de-09e9da85f85f

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the award of a contract by Historic England, focusing on the project titled "7892 London Protected Wreck Site: Remote Sensing." This initiative falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services, aimed at enhancing the understanding of archaeological remains at the designated Protected Wreck Site in the Thames Estuary off Southend on Sea. The contract was awarded on 14 March 2019, with an estimated value of £32,859, and work is scheduled to run until 30 September 2019. The tender period concluded on 7 March 2019.

This opportunity is particularly advantageous for businesses specialising in geophysical surveying and archaeological consultancy, as the project aims to conduct a geophysical survey to assess buried archaeological deposits. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender suitable, especially those with relevant experience in underwater archaeology or marine research. Engaging in this project could allow businesses to build a solid reputation in the heritage sector and establish relationships with prominent organisations like Historic England.

## Notice

The London is an important Seventeenth Century Protected Wreck Site comprising two areas of extensive submerged archaeological remains lying in the Thames Estuary off Southend on Sea. First designated in October 2008, the site(s) has been subject to detailed, but limited, archaeological investigation in order to provide specific information to manage items at risk from natural and anthropogenic erosion and accretion. Recovered material has formed a key feature of a new gallery in the Central Museum in Southend on Sea and significant artefacts have been loaned to the National Maritime Museum's gallery on Tudor and Stuart Seafarers. The wreck is managed by Historic England for the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport but despite a recent programme of evaluation and regular monitoring by the highly-motivated voluntary Licensed team, with oversight provided by the nominated archaeologist, our understanding of the depth of stratigraphy across the two areas remains incomplete. This lack of knowledge regarding the extent and depth of buried archaeological remains across the two designated areas is a key gap in our understanding of the London Protected Wreck Site. This project is therefore intended to provide for a short programme of geophysical survey (comprising sub-bottom profiling only) across both sites in order to provide full and definitive information about the nature and extent of buried deposits associated with the London protected wreck site. This important piece of research will enable Historic England, and our partners, to move from reactive management to proactive management of the wreck site.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43264852-3dff-41ea-879d-8c0701c20b6f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 14 Mar 2019 - 30 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,859 |
| 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 | HISTORIC ENGLAND |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 2EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Mannington and Western |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MSDS MARINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2019 at 12:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43264852-3dff-41ea-879d-8c0701c20b6f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43264852-3dff-41ea-879d-8c0701c20b6f
  14th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historic-england/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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