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title: "Mini Competetion - Architech Frame work - Fort Cumberland Urgent Repairs/Electrics NP 297 - AWARD"
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# Mini Competetion - Architech Frame work - Fort Cumberland Urgent Repairs/Electrics NP 297 - AWARD

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aef56f21-669d-43ec-83f9-9a51208c84cb

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Historic England, pertains to urgent electrical repairs at Fort Cumberland, located near Portsmouth. The project, titled "Mini Competition - Architect Framework - Fort Cumberland Urgent Repairs/Electrics NP 297 - AWARD", falls under the services category related to buildings of historical or architectural interest. The procurement utilized a selective method within a restricted procedure, with the tender period concluding on 13th June 2025. The contract period is scheduled to run from 27th June 2025 to 31st March 2026. Noteworthy dates include the award date on 27th June 2025 and the publication of the award notice on 1st August 2025. Historic England, based in Swindon, Wiltshire, served as the buying organisation for this tender.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specializing in architectural and related services, especially those experienced in historical building projects. The contract was awarded to Pritchard Architecture, highlighting the project's focus on expertise in refurbishing and updating electrical installations to modern standards, including compliance with contemporary wiring regulations. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality services in line with stringent statutory requirements can view participation in similar tenders as a promising avenue for growth. Given the tender's suitability for larger organisations over SMEs or VCSEs, it provides an ideal opportunity for established firms in the industry to expand their portfolio in government contracts.

## Notice

Historic England own Fort Cumberland which is located near Portsmouth. It is used as offices and archaeological laboratories, and has some tenanted buildings. Following a recent condition survey, Historic England M&E team have drafted a schedule of urgent electrical repairs. The project involves works to existing distribution equipment and cabling to include replacements and refurbishments to bring installations up to a condition compliant with current regulations to include, principally BS7671, 18th Edition, Amendment 3 of the IET wiring regulations and also all other relevant current statutory requirements. The work items to be addressed are highlighted in Historic England Board and Cable Schedule Rev 3, and supporting documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54bdc19e-9916-41cb-9237-92bdc77d251b |
| 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 | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,641 |
| 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 | PRITCHARD ARCHITECTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2025 at 11:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54bdc19e-9916-41cb-9237-92bdc77d251b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54bdc19e-9916-41cb-9237-92bdc77d251b
  1st August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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