--- title: "REISSUE 7695 Heritage Metal Identification Guide for Law Enforcement and Scrap Metal Practitioners" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7e492fc3-749e-4c98-81a6-7244a2e0a514" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7e492fc3-749e-4c98-81a6-7244a2e0a514" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7e492fc3-749e-4c98-81a6-7244a2e0a514.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7e492fc3-749e-4c98-81a6-7244a2e0a514.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HISTORIC ENGLAND HERITAGE PROTECTION COMMISSIONS" published: "2018-01-18" --- # REISSUE 7695 Heritage Metal Identification Guide for Law Enforcement and Scrap Metal Practitioners Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND HERITAGE PROTECTION COMMISSIONS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e492fc3-749e-4c98-81a6-7244a2e0a514 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7e492fc3-749e-4c98-81a6-7244a2e0a514) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7e492fc3-749e-4c98-81a6-7244a2e0a514.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "REISSUE 7695 Heritage Metal Identification Guide for Law Enforcement and Scrap Metal Practitioners" is being conducted by Historic England Heritage Protection Commissions. This tender falls under the category of research and development services and is located in the United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with submissions due by 5pm on Tuesday, 20th February 2018. The value of the contract is between £15,000 and £20,000, and the project is expected to commence on 1st March 2018 and run until 17th December 2018. The procurement method used is an open procedure, suitable for various suppliers, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in research, consultancy, or heritage preservation, particularly those innovating methods of metal identification and conservation practices. Companies with expertise in developing educational materials, training resources, or technical guidance for law enforcement and heritage protection are ideally suited to compete. The collaborative nature of this project encourages bids from organisations ready to contribute to the prevention of heritage crime through effective and accessible solutions. ## 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 historic environment, both terrestrial and marine. A series of workshops held in 2016 formed the foundation for the instigation of a national campaign to tackle the theft of heritage metals - 'Operation Crucible'. This operation was the first co-ordinated action to involve law enforcement and heritage practitioners working together to check vehicles and premises conveying and storing scrap metals. The activity also highlighted the need for a system to readily identify heritage metals in the absence of an expert practitioner. A guide for railway cable and beer kegs have already been published and circulated. In order to provide for the conservation of designated heritage assets, including those most at risk through neglect, decay or other threats, Historic England is seeking to procure functions to support an identification guide for law enforcement and scrap metal practitioners. This project therefore provides the opportunity to research, identify and implement the most effective method to produce and disseminate a heritage metal identification guide. This guide will seek to provide an - *Effective deterrent and to prevent unlawful removal and disposal of heritage metals, and; *Accurate and timely identification of metals that have been recovered as part of a criminal investigation or during the process of due diligence i.e. point of sale. 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 Tuesday 20th February 2018. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc758156-77d0-4912-a492-6ce9d2648714 | | 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 | 18 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 17 Dec 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | 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 - 18 Jan 2018 at 15:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc758156-77d0-4912-a492-6ce9d2648714 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc758156-77d0-4912-a492-6ce9d2648714 18th January 2018 - 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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