--- title: "7591 Protective Marking for Protected Wreck Sites" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-76318d38-ab64-40bc-91be-637731a56de7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-76318d38-ab64-40bc-91be-637731a56de7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-76318d38-ab64-40bc-91be-637731a56de7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-76318d38-ab64-40bc-91be-637731a56de7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HISTORIC ENGLAND HERITAGE PROTECTION COMMISSIONS" published: "2017-11-02" --- # 7591 Protective Marking for Protected Wreck Sites Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND HERITAGE PROTECTION COMMISSIONS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-76318d38-ab64-40bc-91be-637731a56de7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-76318d38-ab64-40bc-91be-637731a56de7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-76318d38-ab64-40bc-91be-637731a56de7.json) ## Summary Historic England Heritage Protection Commissions is seeking tenders for the project titled "7591 Protective Marking for Protected Wreck Sites". This open procurement process, with a focus on research and development services, is currently in the Tender stage. The deadline for submitting bids is set for 30th November 2017 at 5pm, while the project contract is expected to commence on 2nd January 2018 and conclude by 1st April 2019. The buying organisation is rooted in Wiltshire, United Kingdom, and is committed to protecting marine heritage assets. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in conservation, forensic marking technologies, and research services. Companies that specialise in the preservation of cultural property, underwater archaeology, and related consultancy services would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver innovative solutions to enhance the preservation of designated heritage assets. ## Notice As part of Historic England's programme to tackle heritage crime and anti-social behaviour affecting historic sites in England, we are committed to reducing the theft of heritage metals from the marine environment. A workshop held at Leeds Castle in late November 2016 sought to understand measures to prevent, detect and enforce marine heritage crime on designated heritage assets, building on the success of Operation Crucible. This Operation saw co-ordinated action against metal thieves for first time. In order to provide for the conservation of designated marine heritage assets, including those most at risk through neglect, decay or other threats, Historic England is seeking to procure functions to support forensic marking of cultural property underwater. This project therefore provides the opportunity to research, identify and implement the most effective and durable form of forensic marking. This will seek to provide - o An effective deterrent and to prevent unlawful removal or damage, and; o The ability to accurately identify the provenance of objects or artefacts that have been recovered as part of a criminal investigation or process of due diligence. Additional information: Suppliers interested in submitting a bid for this contract should express an interest via the Historic England procurement system InTend. Information on registering as a supplier on InTend can be found on the Heritage Protection Commissions Tender Opportunities webpage (https://historicengland.org.uk/services-skills/grants/our-grant-schemes/hpc/tender-opportunities/) or requested via an email to HPCPTenders@historicengland.org.uk Project Designs and Form of Tender packs should be submitted no later than 5pm Thursday 30th November 2017. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8331fa38-1491-4580-a1dd-79f4f36c26ba | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Jan 2018 - 1 Apr 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £75,000 | | 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 HERITAGE PROTECTION COMMISSIONS | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 2 Nov 2017 at 15:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8331fa38-1491-4580-a1dd-79f4f36c26ba ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8331fa38-1491-4580-a1dd-79f4f36c26ba 2nd November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historic-england/aspx/Home Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://historicengland.org.uk/services-skills/grants/our-grant-schemes/hpc/tender-opportunities/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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