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title: "Gun and Cannon Maintenance / Maintenance Plus Works 2022"
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# Gun and Cannon Maintenance / Maintenance Plus Works 2022

Buyer: ENGLISH HERITAGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031db7

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Gun and Cannon Maintenance / Maintenance Plus Works 2022" is conducted by English Heritage, focusing on preservation services of exhibits and specimens within the cultural heritage sector. The contract consists of annual inspection and conservation maintenance for a significant collection of 413 cannons, carriages, and guns located across 29 historic sites in the UK, many of which are on coastal locations, facing challenging environmental conditions. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and it is currently in the award stage, with the contract value set at £500,000. The initial contract period runs until May 1, 2024, with a potential extension of up to 12 months.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the preservation and conservation services sector, particularly those specialising in artefact maintenance and restoration work. Companies capable of handling the unique challenges posed by coastal environments and those with a history of working with heritage assets would be well-suited to compete. This contract not only supports the maintenance of historical significance but also allows businesses to engage with government contracts, thereby facilitating growth and enhancing their portfolios in the public sector.

## Notice

Contract for undertaking annual inspection and conservation maintenance on English Heritage's a nationally significant collection of 413 cannons, carriages and guns across 29 historic sites. 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract for undertaking annual inspection and conservation maintenance on English Heritage's a nationally significant collection of 413 cannons, carriages and guns across 29 historic sites. 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.

Options: English Heritage reserves the right to extend the contract duration by up to an additional 12 months.

Renewal: As per tender documents

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016101-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 13 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 May 2022 - 1 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | £450,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ENGLISH HERITAGE |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONTEXT ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92521200 - Preservation services of exhibits and specimens

## Release History

- 13 Jun 2022 at 09:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016101-2022
- 3 Mar 2022 at 17:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005918-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/english-heritage/aspx/Home
- https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/

## Provenance

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