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title: "Auger Survey at East Mersea Tudor Blockhouse, Essex"
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buyer: "HISTORIC ENGLAND"
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# Auger Survey at East Mersea Tudor Blockhouse, Essex

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f99edc8e-ff17-4945-90c1-0bad44b79430

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## Summary

Historic England is seeking suppliers for an auger survey project at East Mersea Tudor Blockhouse in Essex. The project aims to gather data to guide excavation decisions for preservation purposes. The tender is classified under research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement method is an open procedure with a value range of £10,000 to £15,000 GBP. The tender period ends on August 2, 2024, with a contract period starting on September 16, 2024, and ending on December 15, 2024.

This tender by Historic England presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in research and development services to engage in a project focusing on preserving historical sites affected by coastal erosion. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this tender process. Interested suppliers should register on the Historic England website to express interest and obtain relevant documentation for bidding.

## Notice

This contract is for an auger survey of a scheduled Henrician blockhouse/artillery fort and associated foreshore (intertidal) features, that lie on the Essex coast at East Mersea. The site is threatened with imminent loss due to coastal erosion. The principal aim of the survey is to provide data that will enable informed decisions to be made about where and what to target for excavation as part of a broader programme of investigation being drawn up for the site, thereby creating a permanent enhanced understanding and record of it in advance of inevitable loss. However, the East Mersea foreshore is famous for preserving Pleistocene deposits, especially relating to the Ipswichian Interglacial, e.g. the Hippo Site (Boreham & Wynton 2020), and it is conceivable the project may also produce evidence of other periods. If so, this should also be recorded. Historic England has a budget of PS10,000 - PS15,000 ex VAT for this project. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity should register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historicengland/aspx/Home in order to express interest and download documentation. Delivery Notes Suppliers interested in this opportunity should register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historicengland/aspx/Home in order to 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/e001eeca-0e39-464b-a8f2-d85640faf6ca |
| 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 | 8 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Sep 2024 - 15 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| 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 |
| 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

- 8 Jul 2024 at 14:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e001eeca-0e39-464b-a8f2-d85640faf6ca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e001eeca-0e39-464b-a8f2-d85640faf6ca
  8th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historicengland/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historicengland/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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