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title: "Archaeological Services in relation to Marine Protection 2025-2027"
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# Archaeological Services in relation to Marine Protection 2025-2027

Buyer: ARCHAEOLOGICAL SERVICES IN RELATION TO MARINE PROTECTION 2025-2027 (NP225)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d04b

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## Summary

Historic England has awarded a contract for Archaeological Services in relation to Marine Protection for the period of 2025 to 2027. This procurement, classified under Marine survey services, aims to support marine protection and management by providing field observations that underpin the core functions of protection and management of the marine historic environment. The contract, valued at £199,849.63 GBP, was signed on 12 March 2025 and covers services needed to meet commitments under the European Convention on the Protection of the Archaeological Heritage. The procurement method used was open procedure, and the tender process included assessment criteria of 65% quality and 35% price, with submissions received until 14 February 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in archaeological, marine research, and survey services. The contract seeks assessment functions that can contribute to the conservation and enhancement of significant marine heritage assets, offering a platform for companies to demonstrate their expertise and support UK's marine historic environment. SMEs such as MSDS Marine Ltd, who has been awarded the contract, are well-suited to compete in such tenders, with the scope to deliver specialised services that can result in long-term business growth and benefit to the wider social, cultural, and environmental landscape.

## Notice

The UK is a signatory to the European Convention on the Protection of the Archaeological Heritage (revised) 1992. The aim of the Convention is to protect the archaeological heritage as a source of the European collective memory and as an instrument for historical and scientific study, whether on land or underwater.In order to meet this commitment and to provide for the conservation and enhancement of significant marine heritage assets, Historic England is seeking to procure, within a single contract, assessment functions to support marine protection and management for the two-year period April 2025 to March 2027 (inclusive). Effective marine protection advice is reliant on the provision of field observations to underpin the core functions of protection and management of, and access to, the marine historic environment in order to realise wider social, cultural, economic and environmental benefits. Both the UK Marine Policy Statement (2011) and the National Planning Policy Framework

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Archaeological Services in relation to Marine Protection 2025-2027

Renewal: This will be retendered at the end of its term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009028-2025 |
| 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 | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | 4 months before the contract end date |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £199,849 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARCHAEOLOGICAL SERVICES IN RELATION TO MARINE PROTECTION 2025-2027 (NP225) |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MSDS MARINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 71351914 - Archaeological services
- 71354500 - Marine survey services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73112000 - Marine research services
- 98360000 - Marine services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2025 at 14:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009028-2025
- 15 Jan 2025 at 15:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001388-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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