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title: "Gun & Cannon Maintenance & Maintenance Plus Works - AWARD"
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# Gun & Cannon Maintenance & Maintenance Plus Works - AWARD

Buyer: ENGLISH HERITAGE-NATIONAL COLLECTIONS: HISTORIC PROPERTIES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9cb5f99a-06fb-4089-b5d8-b45a653496bd

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## Summary

The public procurement process is managed by English Heritage-National Collections: Historic Properties, which is responsible for a significant collection of cannons, carriages, and guns across various historic sites in the United Kingdom. The recent tender titled "Gun & Cannon Maintenance & Maintenance Plus Works" has been completed, with an award date of 20 May 2019, and the contract set to run from 1 May 2019 to 1 May 2022. This procurement falls under the category of repair and maintenance services, with a contract value of £150,000 awarded through an open procedure.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialised in conservation maintenance, particularly those with experience working on historic artefacts and in challenging environmental conditions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, given the suitability for such enterprises noted in the procurement details. Those involved in the repair and upkeep of large-scale historical collections, as well as suppliers of maintenance services, may find significant potential for growth through participation in this contract.

## Notice

English Heritage is responsible for a nationally significant collection of 413 cannons, carriages and guns across 29 historic sites (71 objects at 6 sites in the north; 137 objects at 7 sites in the west; 205 objects at 16 sites in the south). Approximately one quarter are on long term loan to English Heritage but owned by other organisations. A total of 95 cannon and 30 carriages loaned items are displayed over 17 of English Heritage sites. The majority of loans belong to the Royal Armouries, with a total of 112 (21 in cannon in West, 61 cannon in South, the rest being associated carriages). The remainder are individual loans which have an association with the site, such as the 'Roaring Meg' mortar on display at Goodrich Castle. A high proportion of the guns and cannons are situated on coastal sites, and as such are exposed to extremely challenging environmental conditions, necessitating continued conservation maintenance to keep them in a stable condition. Treatment for both those owned by English Heritage and those on loan is undertaken to the same standard, materials and specifications; with the Royal Armouries having been consulted whilst writing the guidance specifications.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a461e7d6-fe08-4e49-96f8-1b5f5024daea |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2019 - 1 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | ENGLISH HERITAGE-NATIONAL COLLECTIONS: HISTORIC PROPERTIES |
| 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 | CONTEXT ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 20 May 2019 at 08:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a461e7d6-fe08-4e49-96f8-1b5f5024daea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a461e7d6-fe08-4e49-96f8-1b5f5024daea
  20th May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/english-heritage/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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