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title: "Radiocarbon Dating: Historic England Collaborative Research Programme Framework Agreement"
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# Radiocarbon Dating: Historic England Collaborative Research Programme Framework Agreement

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be84c838-7a8a-467b-a8c5-41789b7da7a4

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## Summary

Historic England has issued a tender titled "Radiocarbon Dating: Historic England Collaborative Research Programme Framework Agreement". The procurement process aims to collaborate with radiocarbon dating laboratories for research on a variety of archaeological sites and historic buildings. The tender falls under the industry category of research and experimental development services. The procurement stage is currently active, with a closing deadline for tender submissions set for June 2, 2023. The contract period is planned to start on July 1, 2023, and end on August 31, 2027.

This tender by Historic England presents a valuable opportunity for radiocarbon dating laboratories specialising in research services and geophysical surveys of archaeological sites. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide high-precision radiocarbon dating services are well-suited to compete. Interested suppliers should register at the provided link to express their interest and download the required documentation for the procurement process. The open procedure procurement method allows for a transparent and fair competition process for potential bidders.

## Notice

Historic England is calling for proposals from radiocarbon dating laboratories that are interested in collaborating on Historic England's diverse programme of research. This is focused on a wide range of archaeological sites and historic buildings (including those in the care of English Heritage), which forms an ideal testbed for the development of new techniques and their transfer into routine practice in the Historic Environment sector beyond academia. The objectives of the research project are to develop methods, and undertake exemplary case studies, using high-precision radiocarbon dating by Accelerator Mass Spectrometry. The provision of accurate and precise chronologies for archaeological sites and historic buildings, will help inform their protection, conservation, significance and further appreciation of the Historic Environment in England. 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/2da011eb-2aff-4bda-983c-ed3cdd1e7b7f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2023 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71351720 - Geophysical surveys of archaeological sites
- 71351914 - Archaeological services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2023 at 11:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2da011eb-2aff-4bda-983c-ed3cdd1e7b7f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2da011eb-2aff-4bda-983c-ed3cdd1e7b7f
  17th April 2023 - 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

## Provenance

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