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title: "ITT - Building Conservation Framework - Paints and Coatings Technology (UID 45)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a7e1"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENGLAND"
published: "2026-06-30"
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# ITT - Building Conservation Framework - Paints and Coatings Technology (UID 45)

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a7e1

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## Summary

Historic England has issued an invitation to tender (ITT) for a Building Conservation Framework specifically targeting specialist advice on paints and coatings technology for historic buildings. The tender, titled "ITT - Building Conservation Framework – Paints and Coatings Technology (UID 45)", falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. It concerns services in the United Kingdom, with an open procurement method due to its below-threshold competition. The procurement is currently active with the tender period closing on 30 July 2026 at 09:30 and enquiry period ending on 23 July 2026 at 17:30. Those interested can submit their tenders electronically via Historic England’s procurement portal.

This opportunity creates a favourable environment for businesses specializing in paints, coatings, and building conservation to showcase their expertise and grow their portfolio by working with a central government authority. Companies with a background in chemistry, materials science, or historic building fabrics, and those capable of delivering evidence-based advice, are well-suited for participating in this framework. By joining the multi-supplier consultancy framework, businesses can secure work through call-off contracts or mini-competitions, leveraging their specialty, competitive pricing, and availability. The opportunity provides a chance for expansion and visibility in a niche sector that focuses on conserving historic substrates, offering long-term engagement until 2031 with potential extensions.

## Notice

Historic England invites tenders from suitably qualified consultants to join a multi supplier consultancy framework providing specialist advice on paints and coatings technology for historic buildings. The framework will support statutory casework and research activity, delivering expert guidance on the selection, specification, performance and conservation of paint and coating systems across a wide range of historic substrates, including timber, lime-based plasters and renders, stone, brick, metals, concrete and other porous substrates. Commissions will be awarded through call off or mini competition, based on expertise, price and availability. Consultant experience required Consultants should demonstrate: * Proven experience in paints and coatings applied to historic or traditional building fabric * A background in chemistry, materials science, and/or building conservation * Ability to provide timely, evidence-based advice for casework and research

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061471-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | £75,000 |
| 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2026 at 16:16 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061471-2026
- 28 May 2026 at 14:12 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050410-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061471-2026
  30th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050410-2026
  28th May 2026 - 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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