--- title: "7695 Heritage Metal Identification Guide for Law Enforcement and Scrap Metal Practitioners" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d73591cc-840e-4e77-8c72-5caf3f239840" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d73591cc-840e-4e77-8c72-5caf3f239840" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d73591cc-840e-4e77-8c72-5caf3f239840.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d73591cc-840e-4e77-8c72-5caf3f239840.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HISTORIC ENGLAND HERITAGE PROTECTION COMMISSIONS" published: "2017-11-22" --- # 7695 Heritage Metal Identification Guide for Law Enforcement and Scrap Metal Practitioners Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND HERITAGE PROTECTION COMMISSIONS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d73591cc-840e-4e77-8c72-5caf3f239840 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d73591cc-840e-4e77-8c72-5caf3f239840) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d73591cc-840e-4e77-8c72-5caf3f239840.json) ## Summary Historic England Heritage Protection Commissions is currently seeking bids for the procurement of a "Heritage Metal Identification Guide" aimed at law enforcement and scrap metal practitioners. This open tender falls within the services category and is part of an initiative to combat heritage crime in England. The submission deadline for Project Designs and Form of Tender packs is 5pm on 13th December 2017, with the contract period set to commence on 11th January 2018 and extend until 1st October 2018. The estimated value of the contract is between £15,000 and £20,000, and the tender will be executed through an open procedure, which encourages competition from various suppliers. This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses with expertise in research and development services, especially those focused on heritage conservation and consultancy. Companies that have experience in creating identification systems or guides, and those familiar with the legal and operational needs of law enforcement related to heritage metals, will find this project particularly relevant. Participation in this tender could lead to important contracts, enhancing the ability to foster collaboration between the heritage sector and law enforcement agencies while contributing to the preservation of historical assets. ## Notice As part of Historic England's programme to tackle heritage crime and anti-social behaviour affecting historic sites in England, we are committed to reducing the theft of heritage metals from the historic environment, both terrestrial and marine. A series of workshops held in 2016 formed the foundation for the instigation of a national campaign to tackle the theft of heritage metals - 'Operation Crucible'. This operation was the first co-ordinated action to involve law enforcement and heritage practitioners working together to check vehicles and premises conveying and storing scrap metals. The activity also highlighted the need for a system to readily identify heritage metals in the absence of an expert practitioner. A guide for railway cable and beer kegs have already been published and circulated. In order to provide for the conservation of designated heritage assets, including those most at risk through neglect, decay or other threats, Historic England is seeking to procure functions to support an identification guide for law enforcement and scrap metal practitioners. This project therefore provides the opportunity to research, identify and implement the most effective method to produce and disseminate a heritage metal identification guide. This guide will seek to provide an - *Effective deterrent and to prevent unlawful removal and disposal of heritage metals, and; *Accurate and timely identification of metals that have been recovered as part of a criminal investigation or during the process of due diligence i.e. point of sale. Additional information: Suppliers interested in submitting a bid for this contract should express an interest via the Historic England procurement system InTend. Information on registering as a supplier on InTend can be found on the Heritage Protection Commissions Tender Opportunities webpage (https://historicengland.org.uk/services-skills/grants/our-grant-schemes/hpc/tender-opportunities/) or requested via an email to HPCPTenders@historicengland.org.uk Project Designs and Form of Tender packs should be submitted no later than 5pm Wednesday 13th December 2017. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b864e6d-d29c-4e28-9e90-c6f5002267c0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Jan 2018 - 1 Oct 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | 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 HERITAGE PROTECTION COMMISSIONS | | 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 22 Nov 2017 at 14:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b864e6d-d29c-4e28-9e90-c6f5002267c0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b864e6d-d29c-4e28-9e90-c6f5002267c0 22nd November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historic-england/aspx/Home Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://historicengland.org.uk/services-skills/grants/our-grant-schemes/hpc/tender-opportunities/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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