--- title: "Invitation to Tender for a Framework for Site-Based Dendrochronology Research Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-56fd815e-e200-4d75-a0fd-ef62253c0742" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-56fd815e-e200-4d75-a0fd-ef62253c0742" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-56fd815e-e200-4d75-a0fd-ef62253c0742.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-56fd815e-e200-4d75-a0fd-ef62253c0742.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HISTORIC ENGLAND" published: "2021-08-23" --- # Invitation to Tender for a Framework for Site-Based Dendrochronology Research Services Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56fd815e-e200-4d75-a0fd-ef62253c0742 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-56fd815e-e200-4d75-a0fd-ef62253c0742) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-56fd815e-e200-4d75-a0fd-ef62253c0742.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by Historic England, seeking tenders for a Framework for Site-Based Dendrochronology Research Services. This procurement, which falls under the laboratory services industry category, is currently in the tender phase. Suppliers can submit responses for one or more of the three lots until the deadline of 6th September 2021. The contract will commence on 1st October 2021 and is expected to last until 30th September 2025. Interested suppliers must register on the specified platform to participate. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in dendrochronology and related services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Bidders with expertise in tree-ring dating, archaeological timber assessments, and scientific analyses will find this tender especially pertinent. The division into three lots with varying value caps of up to £80,000, £420,000, and £40,000 allows for a broad range of businesses to compete based on their capacity and specialisation, thus fostering growth in this niche sector. ## Notice This requirement is broken down in to 3 lots. Suppliers may submit a response for 1 , 2 or all lots. Historic England funds a substantial programme of tree-ring dating to support its statutory, grant-giving, and other priorities. The statutory and repair-driven nature of much of this work often imposes limited windows of opportunity for sampling and strict reporting deadlines. The contract is divided into a series of lots. Tenderers may bid for one or more lots. Tenderers should indicate if they have a maximum capacity when submitting their return. Lot 1. To provide dendrochronological assessment, sampling, analysis, reporting, and archiving of waterlogged timbers from archaeological sites, including, urban, rural, riverine, estuarine and marine exposures. Value of this lot - up to ?80,000 over the duration of the contract Anticipated number of suppliers on the framework: 2-6 Lot 2. To provide dendrochronological assessment, sampling, analysis, reporting, and archiving of oak, elm, and ash timbers from standing buildings (and associated fixtures and fittings on the same site as appropriate). Mini competitions against this lot have the potential to vary in size and all suppliers who are successful in being placed on it, will be invited to bid for each requirement regardless of size. Value of this lot - up to ?420,000 over the duration of the contract Anticipated number of suppliers on the framework: 3-8 Lot 3. To provide dendrochronological assessment, sampling, analysis, reporting, and archiving of conifer timbers (and other species on the same site as appropriate) from standing buildings Value of this lot - up to ?40,000 over the duration of the contract Anticipated number of suppliers on the framework: 2-6 Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity should register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historic-england/aspx/Home in orderto express interest and download documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14dd88e5-e65b-4a97-8188-d6548fec63c0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2021 - 30 Sep 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator - 45214630 - Scientific installations - 71900000 - Laboratory services ## Release History - 23 Aug 2021 at 14:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14dd88e5-e65b-4a97-8188-d6548fec63c0 - 23 Aug 2021 at 14:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14dd88e5-e65b-4a97-8188-d6548fec63c0 - 23 Jul 2021 at 15:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14dd88e5-e65b-4a97-8188-d6548fec63c0 - 23 Jul 2021 at 15:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14dd88e5-e65b-4a97-8188-d6548fec63c0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14dd88e5-e65b-4a97-8188-d6548fec63c0 23rd August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historic-england/aspx/Home Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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