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title: "DA - Archaeological Conservation consultancy for HE7629 Rooswijk - 1st April 2026 to 31st December 2026 - UID 274"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b5dc"
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buyer: "HISTORIC ENGLAND"
published: "2026-06-16"
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# DA - Archaeological Conservation consultancy for HE7629 Rooswijk - 1st April 2026 to 31st December 2026 - UID 274

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b5dc

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Historic England, headquartered in Swindon, is under the award stage for a contract titled "DA - Archaeological Conservation consultancy for HE7629 Rooswijk," spanning from 1st April 2026 to 31st December 2026. The process, initiated as a direct award without competition due to being below the threshold, has been completed with MSDS MARINE LIMITED selected as the supplier. This contract addresses services in the category of marine survey and archaeological conservation, crucial for the Rooswijk project, following staffing challenges faced by Historic England. The procurement was authorised under the legal basis of UK legislation 2023/54 and directly supports the public authority's objectives.

This tender represents a vital opportunity for businesses specialising in archaeological conservation and marine services, offering them a chance to engage with prominent public sector projects under Historic England's patronage. With a contract valued at GBP 16,640 (excluding VAT), small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like MSDS MARINE LIMITED are well-positioned to leverage their expertise and expand their portfolio by contributing to significant historic preservation efforts. Such endeavors not only foster business growth by establishing credibility in niche domains but also bridge critical service gaps for national heritage projects.

## Notice

Extension of provision of archaeological artefact conservation expertise in the form of Carola del Mese for Pr 7629 The Rooswijk. This was instigated following the resignation of the Senior Archaeological Conservator (Marine) -last day 1st August 2025. And we have been unable to recruit to the post (see below) We appointed a Senior Archaeological Conservator -marine who would normally undertake this work. However, they rescinded their acceptance of the job offer at the end of January 2026. Since then we have been unable to recruit the post due to the recruitment freeze and restructuring This contract will be temporary until the new Senior Archaeological Conservator -marine is in place.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056615-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,640 |

## 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 | MSDS MARINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71354500 - Marine survey services
- 71355000 - Surveying services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2026 at 11:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056615-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056615-2026
  16th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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