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title: "Fort Cumberland Urgent Electrical Repairs - QS Services Part 2"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055f2e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENGLAND"
published: "2025-07-15"
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# Fort Cumberland Urgent Electrical Repairs - QS Services Part 2

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055f2e

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## Summary

Historic England, a public authority within the central government of the United Kingdom, recently completed the procurement process for a project titled "Fort Cumberland Urgent Electrical Repairs - QS Services Part 2". This contract pertains to quantity surveying services needed for emergency electrical repairs at Fort Cumberland. The procurement method utilised was a direct award due to an increase of more than 50% in the predicted cost, necessitating the retention of the existing quality surveyor for consistency. The contract became active on 7th July 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2025. The work will be conducted across several regions in the UK, including areas in the UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK, within the services category.

This tender provides a considerable opportunity for SMEs operating within the quantity surveying sector, especially those with experience in handling urgent and specialised government infrastructure projects. Huntley Cartwright, an SME specialising in quantity surveying, was awarded the contract. Such projects foster business growth by allowing firms to demonstrate their expertise in high-priority public sector projects, which can lead to further opportunities within the government or similar institutions. This procurement stage indicates a complete cycle, demonstrating clear potential for smaller firms committed to efficient and effective service delivery.

## Notice

Quality Surveyor services for emergency electrical works at Fort Cumberland. First stage was awarded via HE's QS framework with a predicted cost of total works on the building however this value has increased by more than 50% and therefore the original award cannot be variated however the QS must be retained for consistency over the project thus requiring a direct award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039873-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,816 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | HUNTLEY CARTWRIGHT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71324000 - Quantity surveying services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2025 at 10:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039873-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039873-2025
  15th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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