--- title: "7854 Assessing the impact of tall buildings on the historic environment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c2f9010a-b518-4199-bf47-6d1c78ab6728" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c2f9010a-b518-4199-bf47-6d1c78ab6728" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c2f9010a-b518-4199-bf47-6d1c78ab6728.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c2f9010a-b518-4199-bf47-6d1c78ab6728.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HISTORIC ENGLAND" published: "2020-04-28" --- # 7854 Assessing the impact of tall buildings on the historic environment Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c2f9010a-b518-4199-bf47-6d1c78ab6728 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c2f9010a-b518-4199-bf47-6d1c78ab6728) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c2f9010a-b518-4199-bf47-6d1c78ab6728.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being led by Historic England, with the tender titled "Assessing the impact of tall buildings on the historic environment." This project falls under the research and development services category and is based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, with an end date for submissions set for 22nd May 2020. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st June 2020 and conclude by 31st December 2020. The estimated contract value is between £38,000 and £42,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy related to heritage and urban development. Companies with expertise in assessing the implications of architectural developments on historical sites would be particularly well-suited to compete. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, reflecting a strong potential for diverse business engagement in this crucial area of urban heritage preservation. ## Notice One of Historic England's primary concerns is assessing the impact of change on the historic environment and, as part of this, we are keen to better understand the impact of tall buildings on heritage assets and the historic character of places. A tall building, by virtue of its height, bulk and widespread visibility, can seriously harm the qualities that people value about a place if it is not in the right place and not well designed. There will be some locations where the existing qualities of a place are so distinctive or sensitive that new tall buildings will cause harm regardless of the perceived quality of the design. What might be considered a tall building will vary according to the prevailing character of the local area: a ten-storey building in a mainly two-storey neighbourhood will be thought of as a tall building by those affected, whereas in the center of a large city where the general building heights are taller, it may not. Similarly, a building in a hill-top location, or on the crest of a ridge of higher ground, may gain prominence and an appearance of height, and jar with the historic grain and character of the place. Historic England wants to commission a team to develop evidence that informs our understanding of how the predicted impact of tall buildings on the settings of heritage assets and character of the historic environment in England compares with the reality of the impact of those buildings post-construction. PLEASE NOTE HISTORIC ENGLAND ARE PREPARED TO BE FLEXIBLE ON METHODS AND TIMETABLE TO ENSURE THIS PROJECT CAN BE COMMISSIONED DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. 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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/201ae4d3-e013-434d-8b36-4ca51416d4bb | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Apr 2020 | | Submission deadline | 22 May 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £42,000 | | 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 | SWINDON | | 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 - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 28 Apr 2020 at 14:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/201ae4d3-e013-434d-8b36-4ca51416d4bb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/201ae4d3-e013-434d-8b36-4ca51416d4bb 28th April 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historic-england/aspx/Home Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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