--- title: "GB-London: Historic Ship Research" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-94f56b0c-d72a-496e-a9ee-d27c7fc26717" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-94f56b0c-d72a-496e-a9ee-d27c7fc26717" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-94f56b0c-d72a-496e-a9ee-d27c7fc26717.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-94f56b0c-d72a-496e-a9ee-d27c7fc26717.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL HERITAGE MEMORIAL FUND" published: "2023-08-22" --- # GB-London: Historic Ship Research Buyer: NATIONAL HERITAGE MEMORIAL FUND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94f56b0c-d72a-496e-a9ee-d27c7fc26717 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-94f56b0c-d72a-496e-a9ee-d27c7fc26717) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-94f56b0c-d72a-496e-a9ee-d27c7fc26717.json) ## Summary The National Heritage Memorial Fund has initiated a tender process for the project titled "Historic Ship Research" based in London. The project falls under research services category and aims to address challenges facing historic ships in the UK. The procurement method is an open procedure with a tender period ending on 14th September 2023. The contract period is expected to run from 20th September 2023 to 31st January 2024, with a budget of GBP 50,000. This tender presents an opportunity for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage in a strategic research project focused on historic ship preservation. Businesses in the research and development services industry would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested parties should note that all clarifications and tender submissions must be done through the Delta E-tendering Portal, with a focus on supporting the historic ships sector in the UK. ## Notice NOTE: This notice was updated on 22 August 2023 for the following reason: The link to Delta e-sourcing in the original advert is not working please use this access code 777BN55P3F to get access to the ITT - all documents and tender returns must be done through the delta e-tendering portal. Any issues please contact the delta helpdesk.(Heritage across the UK faces a wide range of challenges over the coming years, which we have explored in detail during the development of our new National Lottery Heritage Fund strategy, 'Heritage 2033'. Our new strategy responds to these through the 'saving heritage' investment principle and the strategic intervention around heritage in need. It has become clear since the strategy consultation process, however, that historic ships face a combination of issues which mean vessels of genuine historical significance are in danger of significant damage or loss. The Heritage Fund is therefore seeking a consultant to research and develop evidence regarding the current overall need for investment in the historic ships of the UK and to support the development of a framework to help prioritise investment in historic ships by the NHMF. The work will help identify the relative historical importance of applications from the National Historic Fleet and assess the real cost of ongoing maintenance for historic ships. The research will also help shape future strategic interventions for the Heritage Fund in terms of supporting the historic ships sector.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. The date and time provided at item 10 Deadline for Expressions of Interest - is the date and time for the receipt of Tenders. All clarification questions and tender returns must be submitted through the Delta E- tendering Portal. The start date detailed in the advert is indicative only and this requirement may start earlier or later than the date provided. Responses to clarification questions will be issued in batches and sent through the Delta portal and bidders should ensure that they check in regularly for these. Item 9 - Estimated value of requirement please note that the Heritage Fund has a maximum budget and this is detailed in the ITT Period of Work start date is indicative only and may change. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf4f8f48-a8b1-4815-8f82-a75e4cf348ab | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Sep 2023 - 31 Jan 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | NATIONAL HERITAGE MEMORIAL FUND | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | EC4R 2YA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | City of London | | Electoral ward | Dowgate | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | 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 - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 22 Aug 2023 at 14:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf4f8f48-a8b1-4815-8f82-a75e4cf348ab - 18 Aug 2023 at 12:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf4f8f48-a8b1-4815-8f82-a75e4cf348ab ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf4f8f48-a8b1-4815-8f82-a75e4cf348ab 22nd August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=802587648 Please follow this link to view the notice. - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-Historic-Ship-Research/777BN55P3F Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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