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title: "Traditional thatch: machinery research Phase 1"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-37de3219-1965-467d-9a0b-dcefda574189"
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buyer: "HISTORIC ENGLAND LIMITED"
published: "2023-06-06"
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# Traditional thatch: machinery research Phase 1

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-37de3219-1965-467d-9a0b-dcefda574189

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## Summary

The public procurement contract for the project titled 'Traditional thatch: machinery research Phase 1' has been awarded by HISTORIC ENGLAND LIMITED. The contract falls under the services category, with a value of £18,085 GBP. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action (below threshold). The contract period runs from 1st January 2023 to 31st March 2023, with the tender period ending on 31st December 2022. The project location is in Swindon, United Kingdom.

This awarded contract presents opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) interested in research services related to machinery suitable for harvesting and processing cereal straw for thatching in the UK. Businesses specialising in agricultural research, machinery development, or services catering to historic preservation may find this tender particularly suitable for business growth. SMEs with expertise in the specified field are encouraged to engage with HISTORIC ENGLAND LIMITED for potential collaboration and future business opportunities.

## Notice

Undertaking Phase 1 of research relating to current and potential machinery suitable for harvesting and processing cereal straw for thatching in the UK.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3a61fb6-7a52-4ddf-b09f-9861630419b8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,085 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,085 |
| 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 LIMITED |
| 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 | SCARLETT RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2023 at 11:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3a61fb6-7a52-4ddf-b09f-9861630419b8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3a61fb6-7a52-4ddf-b09f-9861630419b8
  6th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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