--- title: "7902 Flag Fen: modelling the survival and condition of the archaeological remains to inform a management strategy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7014dc61-993f-4f5d-a572-510a3ced3af5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7014dc61-993f-4f5d-a572-510a3ced3af5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7014dc61-993f-4f5d-a572-510a3ced3af5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7014dc61-993f-4f5d-a572-510a3ced3af5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HISTORIC ENGLAND" published: "2019-07-30" --- # 7902 Flag Fen: modelling the survival and condition of the archaeological remains to inform a management strategy Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7014dc61-993f-4f5d-a572-510a3ced3af5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7014dc61-993f-4f5d-a572-510a3ced3af5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7014dc61-993f-4f5d-a572-510a3ced3af5.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Historic England as the buying organisation, which is seeking services related to the management and conservation of archaeological remains at Flag Fen, near Peterborough. The tender, titled "7902 Flag Fen: modelling the survival and condition of the archaeological remains to inform a management strategy," is currently in the active stage and was published on 16th July 2019. The tender period concludes on 1st August 2019, and the anticipated contract period commences on 26th August 2019, lasting until 27th January 2020. The procurement is classified under research and development services, with a total contract value estimated at £12,000, found under an open procurement method suitable for small and medium enterprises and voluntary community sector organisations. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in archaeological consultancy, conservation, and management services. Companies with expertise in conducting assessments, risk evaluations, and strategic planning related to cultural heritage are particularly well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this project could not only enhance the successful bidder's reputation in the heritage management sector but also contribute to preserving an important historical site 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. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity should register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historic-england/aspx/Home in order to 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/4d62cd6d-876a-4798-98cc-3a647e7de311 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jul 2019 | | Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Aug 2019 - 27 Jan 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,000 | | 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 30 Jul 2019 at 11:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d62cd6d-876a-4798-98cc-3a647e7de311 - 16 Jul 2019 at 12:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d62cd6d-876a-4798-98cc-3a647e7de311 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d62cd6d-876a-4798-98cc-3a647e7de311 30th July 2019 - 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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