---
title: "Conservation & Cleaning of Statutory Registers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06db0d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-08-04"
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# Conservation & Cleaning of Statutory Registers

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06db0d

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has recently completed a procurement process titled "Conservation & Cleaning of Statutory Registers". This initiative, falling under the services industry category and specifically related to document management services, is located in the United Kingdom within the UKJ region. The procurement was achieved through a limited competition method, indicated as below the threshold. This process reached the contract stage with HARWELL TECHNICAL SERVICES LIMITED, a supplier based in Huntingdon, being awarded the contract. The service period commenced on 14th August 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st December 2026. The contract, valued at £34,909 net, was signed on 4th August 2026, and involves tasks like the cleaning of registers for permanent storage.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in conservation and cleaning services, particularly those with expertise in handling historical documents. Companies within the document management services sector who are capable of managing contaminants such as mould and pests will find such contracts beneficial for business growth. Engaging in this type of government contract can enhance a company's portfolio and provide a stepping stone into further public procurement opportunities. Such projects enable businesses to establish lasting relationships with government entities like East Sussex County Council, thereby facilitating future collaborations and expanding business reach within the sub-central government procurement sphere.

## Notice

Collection of birth, marriages, deaths registers and indexes from the register offices in East Sussex, cleaned of contamination (mould, fungi, pests etc.) and returned to The Keep for permanent storage

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073634-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Aug 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £34,909 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HARWELL TECHNICAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72512000 - Document management services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2026 at 11:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073634-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073634-2026
  4th August 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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