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title: "STA - The Heritage Dimension of Commercial Renewables (phase 2)"
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# STA - The Heritage Dimension of Commercial Renewables (phase 2)

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8431782e-8a58-49d5-bbd1-6975e93dfbd1

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## Summary

Historic England Limited has awarded a contract titled "STA - The Heritage Dimension of Commercial Renewables (phase 2)" in the research services category. The objective is to analyse the impact of heritage considerations on planning applications for renewable energy infrastructure within the UK. The procurement process, utilised through a direct procurement method under a single tender action, concluded with the award being published on 10th January 2025. The contract period started on 6th January 2025 and will end on 26th April 2025. The project is located in Swindon, with the postal code SN2 2EH, and the contract is valued at £10,000 GBP.

This tender provides significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research and heritage consultancy, particularly those with expertise in heritage impacts on renewable energy projects. Given the specific nature of the research required, companies like DRP Archaeology, which has been awarded the contract, are ideal candidates. The project offers firms in the niche field of heritage research the chance to demonstrate their expertise and contribute valuable insights that could influence future renewable energy planning applications.

## Notice

To analyse how, or if, heritage is a factor in the refusal of planning applications for renewable energy infrastructure across the country.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/263b7838-5bfb-4b00-b7b8-fa84f390c348 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2025 - 26 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000 |
| 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 LIMITED |
| 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 | DRP ARCHAEOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2025 at 14:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/263b7838-5bfb-4b00-b7b8-fa84f390c348

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/263b7838-5bfb-4b00-b7b8-fa84f390c348
  10th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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