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title: "ARCHAEOLOGICAL SERVICES AT SHREWSBURY FLAXMILL MALTINGS - AWARD"
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# ARCHAEOLOGICAL SERVICES AT SHREWSBURY FLAXMILL MALTINGS - AWARD

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND-DITHERINGTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c34488b1-8c4e-4831-9221-62da1cd0bb70

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Historic England-Ditherington, which is based in Shrewsbury, United Kingdom, seeking to appoint a consultant for archaeological services related to the Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings Project. The tender, titled "ARCHAEOLOGICAL SERVICES AT SHREWSBURY FLAXMILL MALTINGS - AWARD," is part of the services category within the industry. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the contract lasts from 1st February 2017 to 31st January 2022, with a budget estimate of £50,000 for the overall services anticipated to be delivered over five years. The procurement is currently in the award stage, following the completion of the tender period that ended on 16th December 2016.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the archaeological services sector, particularly those with expertise in heritage conservation and consultancy. Companies specializing in archaeological assessments, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are well-suited to compete for this contract given the budget and the nature of the work involved. The ongoing restoration of a historically important site not only creates direct contract work but can also lead to further project opportunities and collaborations in the heritage and construction industry.

## Notice

Historic England is seeking to appoint a consultant to carry out a range of archaeological services on the Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings Project. It is envisaged that the archaeological consultancy services may cost around PS50,000 over a five-year period, though the budget will be adapted according to circumstances and discoveries. The Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings Project aims to restore and conserve a group of 'at risk' buildings on this unique and important industrial heritage site, including the World's first iron framed building. The Grade 1 Main Mill has huge importance in the history of architecture and engineering and is undoubtedly of international significance while the site is exceptionally rich in social, economic and technological history. If you require to make a site visit, this should take place on 29th November.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8351476e-d96e-48d8-a8d7-bf59926b1992 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2017 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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-DITHERINGTON |
| Locality | SHROPSHIRE |
| Post town | Shrewsbury |
| Postcode | SY1 2SX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| Electoral ward | Castlefields and Ditherington |
| Westminster constituency | Shrewsbury |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351914 - Archaeological services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2017 at 15:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8351476e-d96e-48d8-a8d7-bf59926b1992

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8351476e-d96e-48d8-a8d7-bf59926b1992
  31st January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historic-england/aspx/Home

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