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title: "Framework Agreement for Archaeological Services in relation to Marine Protection - AWARD"
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# Framework Agreement for Archaeological Services in relation to Marine Protection - AWARD

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d64b45de-f414-455b-88ed-a585e2bec292

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## Summary

Historic England has awarded a Framework Agreement for Archaeological Services in relation to Marine Protection. The procurement process aimed to procure assessment functions supporting marine protection and management for a two-year period starting April 2022 to March 2024. The total contract value is £450,000 GBP, with a minimum value of £300,000 GBP. The tender was open, following an open procedure, and had a tender period ending on January 31, 2022. The contract period is set between March 1, 2022, and February 29, 2024. The main procurement category for this tender is services.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for firms in the marine services sector, including marine survey services, aquatic marine services, marine research services, and other related specializations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can benefit from participating in this tender. Companies interested in working on marine conservation and enhancement projects, especially those focused on marine heritage assets at risk, are well-suited to compete. Historic England is the buying organization overseeing this procurement process.

## Notice

1.3 DESCRIPTION OF SCOPE/SPECIFICATION In order to meet our commitment to the European Convention on the Protection of Archaeological Heritage (revised) 1992 and to provide for the conservation and enhancement of significant marine heritage assets, Historic England is seeking to procure, within a Framework Agreement, assessment functions to support marine protection and management for the two-year period April 2022 to March 2024 (inclusive). As part of the response to the Marine Review, HE has determined to replace the historic, single contractor approach with a Framework Agreement. This is to provide a more flexible response utilising a wider range of specialist contractors and thereby helping to support and develop capacity in the sector. The projects covered by this Framework Agreement will address those sites and assets most at risk through neglect, decay or other threats within UK territorial waters adjacent to England.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12d4cd68-41c4-4bd9-95d3-97d26585e320 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 29 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | MARITIME ARCHAEOLOGY; MSDS MARINE; WESSEX ARCHAEOLOGY |

## 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

- 71354500 - Marine survey services
- 73112000 - Marine research services
- 98360000 - Marine services
- 98361000 - Aquatic marine services

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2022 at 14:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12d4cd68-41c4-4bd9-95d3-97d26585e320

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12d4cd68-41c4-4bd9-95d3-97d26585e320
  25th October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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