---
title: "Framework Agreement for Archaeological Services in relation to Marine Protection"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0304ed"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENGLAND"
published: "2022-03-17"
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# Framework Agreement for Archaeological Services in relation to Marine Protection

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0304ed

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Historic England, which is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for Archaeological Services related to Marine Protection. This undertaking falls under the marine survey services category, and the contract is based in the UK. It is currently in the Award stage, with the contract signed on 17 March 2022, valued at £450,000. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing for broad participation from potential suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine research, conservation, and archaeological services, particularly those registered as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in marine protection and management will find this contract advantageous, as it covers a two-year period with a possibility of extension, thereby fostering long-term partnerships and sustainable growth within the sector.

## Notice

1.3 DESCRIPTION OF SCOPE/SPECIFICATIONIn 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, with a possible year extension.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007306-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HISTORIC ENGLAND |
| 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 | 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
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 71354500 - Marine survey services
- 73112000 - Marine research services
- 90712300 - Marine conservation strategy planning
- 98360000 - Marine services
- 98361000 - Aquatic marine services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2022 at 12:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007306-2022
- 22 Dec 2021 at 16:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032118-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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