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title: "Archaeological Services in relation to Marine Protection 2025-2027 (NP225) [PCR 2015] - AWARD"
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# Archaeological Services in relation to Marine Protection 2025-2027 (NP225) [PCR 2015] - AWARD

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4fbf4dd6-3154-4820-83a5-dad42865a2fe

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## Summary

Historic England has awarded a contract titled "Archaeological Services in relation to Marine Protection 2025-2027 (NP225) [PCR 2015]" to MSDS Marine Ltd. This contract, valued between £180,000 and £200,000 (excluding VAT), aims to provide marine protection and management services over a two-year period, from April 2025 to March 2027. The procurement process followed an open procedure method and falls under the industry category of Marine Survey Services, with additional classifications including research, marine research, and archaeological services. The contract addresses marine heritage sites within UK territorial waters adjacent to England, and was formally awarded on 25th February 2025, with activities set to commence on 1st April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine survey and archaeological services. Companies with expertise in conducting field observations, providing marine protection advice, and managing marine cultural heritage will find ample scope for growth. SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) are particularly encouraged to compete, given their suitability for this project. Engaging in this contract allows businesses to contribute to the conservation of marine historic environments, realising broader social, cultural, economic, and environmental benefits, while enhancing their portfolio with high-profile public sector work.

## Notice

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 2025 to March 2027 (inclusive). Effective marine protection advice is reliant on the provision of field observations to underpin the core functions of protection and management of, and access to, the marine historic environment in order to realise wider social, cultural, economic and environmental benefits. Both the UK Marine Policy Statement (2011) and the National Planning Policy Framework (2012) recognise the need to protect and manage marine cultural heritage in a manner appropriate to its significance. Notably, the National Heritage Act 2002 redefined an 'ancient monument' to include any site comprising, or comprising the remains of, any vehicle, vessel, aircraft or other movable structure, or part thereof, in, on or under the seabed. The project will address those sites and assets most at risk through neglect, decay or other threats within UK territorial waters adjacent to England. A wider context for the project is provided by the Rules annexed to the 2001 UNESCO Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage. These Rules have been adopted by HMG as being 'best practice' for marine archaeology and, as such, frame Historic England's approach to the subject. A budget of PS180,000 to PS200,000 (excluding. VAT at 20%) applies for the two-year period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/217b5dc8-1c1f-480a-901d-1709fd74c94e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £199,849 |
| 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 | WILTSHIRE |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 71351914 - Archaeological services
- 71354500 - Marine survey services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73112000 - Marine research services
- 98360000 - Marine services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2025 at 14:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/217b5dc8-1c1f-480a-901d-1709fd74c94e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/217b5dc8-1c1f-480a-901d-1709fd74c94e
  12th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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