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title: "7801: The place and role of the Stockton & Darlington Railway (S&DR) in the development of the English railway station to 1842"
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# 7801: The place and role of the Stockton & Darlington Railway (S&DR) in the development of the English railway station to 1842

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f9187b3-bb42-4af5-ba74-98f8bba1b669

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Historic England for the tender titled "7801: The place and role of the Stockton & Darlington Railway (S&DR) in the development of the English railway station to 1842". This project falls under the research services category and is based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The open procedure allows for participation from various suppliers, with a minimum contract value of £30,000 and a maximum of £35,000. The tender closes on 23rd March 2022, after which the contract period will commence from 4th April 2022 and extend until 30th December 2022. Suppliers interested in this opportunity must register at the designated portal to express their interest and obtain the necessary documentation.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in research services, particularly those with expertise in historical railway studies and transportation history. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the procurement intentionally accommodates them. Firms that possess a strong understanding of the development of railway stations and the interpretation of historical transport data may find this tender aligned with their capabilities, presenting a chance to engage with a reputable public body and contribute to a notable historical project.

## Notice

To deliver a detailed narrative overview of how passenger traffic was handled and passenger-station facilities developed on the Stockton & Darlington Railway and its constituent early branch lines between 1825 and 1842 (the opening of the present Darlington North Road Station). Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity should register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historicengland/aspx/Home in order to express interest and download documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5e3a6ed-a74e-4b30-bb61-0f4d38deda4a |
| 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 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Apr 2022 - 30 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| 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 |
| 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

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2022 at 12:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5e3a6ed-a74e-4b30-bb61-0f4d38deda4a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5e3a6ed-a74e-4b30-bb61-0f4d38deda4a
  2nd March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historicengland/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historicengland/aspx/Home

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