--- title: "Archaeological Services in relation to Marine Protection 2025-2027 (NP225)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-beb9f5c4-16cf-4a7c-bfae-37e1f75a1778" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-beb9f5c4-16cf-4a7c-bfae-37e1f75a1778" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-beb9f5c4-16cf-4a7c-bfae-37e1f75a1778.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-beb9f5c4-16cf-4a7c-bfae-37e1f75a1778.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HISTORIC ENGLAND" published: "2025-01-15" --- # Archaeological Services in relation to Marine Protection 2025-2027 (NP225) Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-beb9f5c4-16cf-4a7c-bfae-37e1f75a1778 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-beb9f5c4-16cf-4a7c-bfae-37e1f75a1778) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-beb9f5c4-16cf-4a7c-bfae-37e1f75a1778.json) ## Summary Historic England is initiating an open tender process for "Archaeological Services in relation to Marine Protection 2025-2027". This procurement falls under the industry category of marine survey services, with additional classifications including research, archaeological, and general marine services. The contract will support marine protection and management from April 2025 to March 2027, covering UK territorial waters adjacent to England. Interested suppliers should note the procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 14th February 2025 at 10:00 am. The total budget for this two-year period ranges between £180,000 and £200,000, excluding VAT. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine protection, archaeological assessment, and research services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The project will involve providing field observations and supporting the core functions of managing the marine historic environment, which can lead to broader social, cultural, economic, and environmental benefits. Companies with expertise in marine archaeology and an interest in contributing to the conservation of significant marine heritage assets will find this tender especially suitable for expanding their portfolio and gaining recognition in the public sector. ## Notice The UK is a signatory to the European Convention on the Protection of the Archaeological Heritage (revised) 1992. The aim of the Convention is to protect the archaeological heritage as a source of the European collective memory and as an instrument for historical and scientific study, whether on land or underwater. In order to meet this commitment and to provide for the conservation and enhancement of significant marine heritage assets, Historic England is seeking to procure, within a single contract, assessment functions to support marine protection and management for the two-year period April 2025 to March 2027 (inclusive). Effective marine protection advice is reliant on the provision of field observations to underpin the core functions of protection and management of, and access to, the marine historic environment in order to realise wider social, cultural, economic and environmental benefits. Both the UK Marine Policy Statement (2011) and the National Planning Policy Framework (2012) recognise the need to protect and manage marine cultural heritage in a manner appropriate to its significance. Notably, the National Heritage Act 2002 redefined an 'ancient monument' to include any site comprising, or comprising the remains of, any vehicle, vessel, aircraft or other movable structure, or part thereof, in, on or under the seabed. The project will address those sites and assets most at risk through neglect, decay or other threats within UK territorial waters adjacent to England. A wider context for the project is provided by the Rules annexed to the 2001 UNESCO Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage. These Rules have been adopted by HMG as being 'best practice' for marine archaeology and, as such, frame Historic England's approach to the subject. A budget of PS180,000 to PS200,000 (excluding. VAT at 20%) applies for the two-year period. 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? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee210163-c7e6-4b7b-9ce6-54f2d8e5e83c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 15 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | 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 - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 71351914 - Archaeological services - 71354500 - Marine survey services - 73110000 - Research services - 73112000 - Marine research services - 98360000 - Marine services ## Release History - 15 Jan 2025 at 15:12 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee210163-c7e6-4b7b-9ce6-54f2d8e5e83c - 15 Jan 2025 at 14:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee210163-c7e6-4b7b-9ce6-54f2d8e5e83c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee210163-c7e6-4b7b-9ce6-54f2d8e5e83c 15th January 2025 - 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 This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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