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title: "7902 Flag Fen: modelling the survival and condition of the archaeological remains to inform a management strategy - AWARD"
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# 7902 Flag Fen: modelling the survival and condition of the archaeological remains to inform a management strategy - AWARD

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-68d4d6f7-5b46-42b7-bc75-c3f6fdb559f6

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by Historic England, involves the awarded contract for the project titled "7902 Flag Fen: modelling the survival and condition of the archaeological remains to inform a management strategy." This project falls within the research and development services sector and is based near Peterborough, UK. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the award was published on 22nd August 2019. The contract commences on 26th August 2019 and will last until 27th January 2020, with a total contract value of £10,937.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in archaeological research and consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Those with expertise in conservation risk assessments or management strategies for archaeological sites would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the project aims to ensure the preservation of the Flag Fen archaeological remains, which are crucial for future research and public enjoyment.

## Notice

Flag Fen, near Peterborough, is a nationally important wooden Bronze Age post alignment and timber platform preserved within the Flag Fen basin, and designated as a scheduled monument (List entry 1406460; Figure 1). Preliminary work has indicated that the delicate organic remains preserved on the site are degrading in some parts of the site and, if unchecked, there may be a catastrophic loss of archaeological evidence (Brittain 2010; Wilkins et al. 2013). The remains are currently preserved in situ and are on the Historic England Heritage at Risk Register. There is a pressing need to formulate and implement a formal management strategy to sustain the site's potential for future research, through continued physical preservation, archaeological excavation, or a combination of the two. In order to validate management options further assessment is required since there are weaknesses/gaps present in the existing information. For example, only limited information is currently available regarding the condition of the archaeological remains and how this may have changed since the site was first investigated. It is therefore not clear if suitable conditions to physically and chemically ensure the long-term preservation of the archaeology in situ can be maintained or whether preservation by record is a more effective management strategy. This brief details the requirements to carry out a targeted and rapid review of existing information in order to understand the condition of the archaeological remains and the work required to complete the baseline evidence for the site. A conservation risk assessment will be carried out to define the proportion of the site that has been investigated versus the proportion that is undisturbed, and the proportion of the site that is of high and low evidential value and significance. This will aid the development of an appropriate management strategy in order to preserve the important archaeological remains for future generations to enjoy and understand, whether in situ, by record or a combination of the two. If successful, this could result in the removal of the scheduled monument from the Heritage at Risk register.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/490f8e54-f52f-47a8-aa06-38164daff367 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 25 Aug 2019 - 27 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,937 |
| 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 | CAMBRIDGE ARCHAEOLOGICAL UNIT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2019 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/490f8e54-f52f-47a8-aa06-38164daff367

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/490f8e54-f52f-47a8-aa06-38164daff367
  22nd August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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