---
title: "DA - Testing of public-facing version of radiocarbon database - UID 255 (2)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bf0b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENGLAND"
published: "2026-06-29"
---

# DA - Testing of public-facing version of radiocarbon database - UID 255 (2)

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bf0b

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## Summary

Historic England has recently completed a procurement process for the testing of a public-facing version of the radiocarbon database, under the title "DA - Testing of public-facing version of radiocarbon database - UID 255 (2)". The procurement falls under the services category, specifically research services, and was carried out using a direct procurement method without competition, as it was below the threshold. The process was conducted in the UK with the contracting phase completed on 29th June 2026, and the contract starting on 1st July 2026, running until the end of March 2029. The entire initiative is anchored in Swindon, highlighted as a key location of operation, aligning with Historic England's headquarters in Swindon, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in research services, particularly those capable of offering testing services for online databases. As the procurement did not involve competition, SMEs with niche expertise in radiocarbon or archaeological data management might find similar future opportunities advantageous. The role was awarded to Betty Publishing, which signifies the potential for smaller businesses with specific competencies to secure such contracts with government entities, thereby fostering business growth and expanding operations within the public sector.

## Notice

Up to four days of testing of the public-facing version of the online Project Radiocarbon Database.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060730-2026 |
| 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 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## 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 | BETTY PUBLISHING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2026 at 11:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060730-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060730-2026
  29th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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