---
title: "DA - Marine Data Exchange (MDE) Heritage Accelerator"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064c36"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENGLAND"
published: "2026-02-10"
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# DA - Marine Data Exchange (MDE) Heritage Accelerator

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064c36

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## Summary

This public procurement process was conducted by Historic England, a central government public authority located in Swindon, UK, for the project titled "DA - Marine Data Exchange (MDE) Heritage Accelerator". The industry category is electronic data exchange services, with delivery areas specified across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others. The procurement stage is at the "Award" stage as of 10th February 2026, with the contract period running until 30th June 2026. The procurement was conducted using a direct award method without competition, as the requirement was quite specific.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in digital data exchange services, particularly those with the capability to handle historical and heritage data. Given the value of the contract at £93,145.20, it can spur growth for businesses that specialise in niche archaeological data management and exchange, like the awarded supplier, WESSEX ARCHAEOLOGY LIMITED, based in Salisbury. Companies with a strong background in handling development-led investigations and those accustomed to working with The Crown Estate will be well-suited to such opportunities.

## Notice

The requirement is for the supplier to transfer to Historic England a copy of the heritage information they have generated in the course of development-led investigations. In principle, the heritage information that HE is seeking relates to development-led investigations linked to developments that have been subject to offshore agreements with The Crown Estate. Wessex Archaeology Limited hold information that they have previously been retained to assess by The Crown Estate via developers. These data have been archived and stored by Wessex Archaeology Limited and are unique to this company, therefore requiring the single supplier direct award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011763-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £77,626 |

## 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 | WESSEX ARCHAEOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64216110 - Electronic data exchange services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2026 at 11:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011763-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011763-2026
  10th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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