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title: "STA - Architectural use of wood and coal tars in England; literature and archival research"
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# STA - Architectural use of wood and coal tars in England; literature and archival research

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d31bcaf7-d022-4eb3-be09-7ee1de2441a2

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## Summary

The contracting process for the procurement of research services on the architectural use of wood and coal tars in England has been completed by Historic England Limited. The project aims to compile literature and archival research on the historical use of wood and coal tars in England. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action below the threshold. The contract period is scheduled to start on June 1, 2024, and end on January 31, 2025. The tender period ended on May 27, 2024, and the contract is valued at £10,560. The buying organisation is located in Swindon, United Kingdom.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses involved in research services, specifically in historical research, to compete for the project. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this particular tender. Companies interested in historical architectural research and with expertise in wood and coal tars usage throughout English history are well-suited to potentially benefit from this opportunity. The project is expected to generate insights into the historical patterns of wood and coal tars usage in different regions of England.

## Notice

The overarching aim of the project is to collate a precis of relevant literature and archival records/ evidence on the use of wood and coal tars in England, across history. It is intended to consider: * Differences in the use of wood tar and coal tar; * Geographical/regional differences in its use; * The chronology of its use; * The type of buildings on which it was typically used; * Technical information on the production of coal/wood tar.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8caaebbf-8ced-436b-b3df-746fc312bdcc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,560 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,560 |
| 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 LIMITED |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OXFORD ARCHAEOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 28 May 2024 at 13:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8caaebbf-8ced-436b-b3df-746fc312bdcc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8caaebbf-8ced-436b-b3df-746fc312bdcc
  28th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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