--- title: "Gun & Cannon Maintenance & Maintenance Plus Works" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f85485f4-abee-47d6-96d5-a871f2ed6776" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f85485f4-abee-47d6-96d5-a871f2ed6776" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f85485f4-abee-47d6-96d5-a871f2ed6776.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f85485f4-abee-47d6-96d5-a871f2ed6776.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ENGLISH HERITAGE-NATIONAL COLLECTIONS: HISTORIC PROPERTIES" published: "2019-03-22" --- # Gun & Cannon Maintenance & Maintenance Plus Works Buyer: ENGLISH HERITAGE-NATIONAL COLLECTIONS: HISTORIC PROPERTIES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f85485f4-abee-47d6-96d5-a871f2ed6776 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f85485f4-abee-47d6-96d5-a871f2ed6776) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f85485f4-abee-47d6-96d5-a871f2ed6776.json) ## Summary The English Heritage-National Collections: Historic Properties is procuring services for "Gun & Cannon Maintenance & Maintenance Plus Works" through an open tender process. This initiative is focused on the maintenance of a significant collection of 413 cannons and related items across 29 historic sites, which include coastal locations that require careful conservation due to challenging environmental conditions. The tender is currently active, with a deadline for submissions set for 29 April 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 1 May 2019 and will run for three years, concluding on 1 May 2022. The total contract value is estimated between £100,000 and £150,000, categorised under repair and maintenance services (CPV code 50000000), and it is located in Swindon, United Kingdom. This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in conservation services, particularly those with experience in the maintenance of historical artefacts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in handling sensitive and environmentally vulnerable materials would be well-suited to participate. Companies looking to expand into public contracts and those familiar with historical site maintenance and conservation practices may find this tender particularly advantageous as it aligns well with their capabilities. ## Notice English Heritage is responsible for a nationally significant collection of 413 cannons, carriages and guns across 29 historic sites (71 objects at 6 sites in the north; 137 objects at 7 sites in the west; 205 objects at 16 sites in the south). Approximately one quarter are on long term loan to English Heritage but owned by other organisations. A total of 95 cannon and 30 carriages loaned items are displayed over 17 of English Heritage sites. The majority of loans belong to the Royal Armouries, with a total of 112 (21 in cannon in West, 61 cannon in South, the rest being associated carriages). The remainder are individual loans which have an association with the site, such as the 'Roaring Meg' mortar on display at Goodrich Castle. A high proportion of the guns and cannons are situated on coastal sites, and as such are exposed to extremely challenging environmental conditions, necessitating continued conservation maintenance to keep them in a stable condition. Treatment for both those owned by English Heritage and those on loan is undertaken to the same standard, materials and specifications; with the Royal Armouries having been consulted whilst writing the guidance specifications. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity should register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/english-heritage/aspx/Home in orderto express interest and download documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c15836c-2d80-461f-8600-961be0a4593b | | 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 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2019 - 1 May 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | 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 | ENGLISH HERITAGE-NATIONAL COLLECTIONS: HISTORIC PROPERTIES | | Additional buyers | ENGLISH HERITAGE-ESTATES | | 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 - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services ## Release History - 22 Mar 2019 at 09:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c15836c-2d80-461f-8600-961be0a4593b - 22 Mar 2019 at 09:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c15836c-2d80-461f-8600-961be0a4593b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c15836c-2d80-461f-8600-961be0a4593b 22nd March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/english-heritage/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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