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title: "Dive Framework - Unidentified wooden wreck site, Goodwin Sands, off Kent - AWARD"
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# Dive Framework - Unidentified wooden wreck site, Goodwin Sands, off Kent - AWARD

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9e6b9d9-63ab-4e7f-ace3-f54ae810cba9

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## Summary

Historic England has recently completed the procurement process titled "Dive Framework - Unidentified wooden wreck site, Goodwin Sands, off Kent - AWARD" in the field of Marine research services. This project involved a full assessment of an unidentified wooden wreck site located in Goodwin Sands, off the Kent coast. The procurement, which followed a restricted procedure, culminated on 25 June 2024, with the contract period running from 18 July 2024 to 31 March 2025. The buyer, Historic England, headquartered in Wiltshire, sought experienced archaeological divers for a comprehensive investigation, including a diver survey and desk-based assessment to consolidate known evidence about the wreck site.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine archaeology, particularly those with expertise in historical wreck assessments and underwater surveys. MSDS Marine Ltd, renowned for its proficiency in maritime archaeological services, was awarded the contract valued at £52,715.55. Businesses with similar capabilities in marine research services could find lucrative opportunities in such tenders. The project locations cover an extensive range, including the British Oversea Territories and other regions worldwide, enhancing potential geographic reach and operational scope for qualified enterprises in this sector.

## Notice

An unidentified wooden wreck site was discovered during a Historic England funded project. A single brick and onion bottle were recovered from the site to assist in identification. The onion bottle appeared to be of a Dutch type and typical of the period 1730's. The position is not charted by the UKHO, and there is no NRHE record for the assemblage. A full assessment is therefore required, including a desk-based assessment to bring together known evidence on the site, and a diver survey in order to ground truth features. The finders are both experienced archaeological divers with HSE qualifications, and wish to participate in the fieldwork and in the preparation of the post-fieldwork assessment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a613d98c-be87-4eed-82e4-066ee067007a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 17 Jul 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,715 |
| 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 |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MSDS MARINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73112000 - Marine research services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2024 at 10:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a613d98c-be87-4eed-82e4-066ee067007a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a613d98c-be87-4eed-82e4-066ee067007a
  30th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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