---
title: "ITT - UID 119 Examination of Adaptive Release as a viable management strategy for heritage assets"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a641"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENGLAND"
published: "2025-10-01"
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# ITT - UID 119 Examination of Adaptive Release as a viable management strategy for heritage assets

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a641

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## Summary

Historic England is currently at the tender stage in their procurement process for the project titled "ITT - UID 119 Examination of Adaptive Release as a viable management strategy for heritage assets." This procurement opportunity is aimed at organisations involved in architectural and related services, specifically concerning buildings of historical or architectural interest. The contract is located in Swindon, United Kingdom, and involves examining adaptive release as a strategy for managing heritage assets affected by climate change. The total project value is £25,000, and it falls below the threshold for open competition, inviting bids from a wide range of potential suppliers. Interested parties should note the tender submission deadline is set for 29th October 2025.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in heritage conservation, climate change consultancy, and architectural services. Such organisations can leverage their expertise to contribute to a pioneering framework that addresses climate change impacts on heritage sites. The emphasis on quality in the award criteria (with 80% on quality and 20% on price) favours businesses that can deliver high-calibre, innovative solutions. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts and build strategic relationships within the heritage management sector may find this project particularly advantageous for growth.

## Notice

Historic England is working to develop a decision-making framework and digital toolkit to help those who manage heritage assets prepare for and manage climate change driven impacts, including partial or complete loss. This project will examine whether Adaptive Release is a viable management strategy for heritage assets at risk of transformative change through climate change impacts. It will consider the whether the exchange between heritage and natural values is viable in such circumstances and, if not, what else might be achieved through an Adaptive Release approach.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061495-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | £25,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2025 at 16:09 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061495-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061495-2025
  1st October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historicengland/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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