Published date: 23 October 2018
Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.
Contract summary
Industry
Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000
Location of contract
SN2 2EH
Value of contract
£275,000 to £281,010
Procurement reference
P/REF HE 00000995
Published date
23 October 2018
Closing date
22 November 2018
Contract start date
1 April 2019
Contract end date
31 March 2021
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
The UK is a signatory to the European Convention on the Protection of the Archaeological Heritage (revised) 1992. The aim of the Convention is to protect the archaeological heritage as a source of the European collective memory and as an instrument for historical and scientific study, whether on land or underwater.
In order to meet this commitment and to provide for the conservation and enhancement of significant marine heritage assets, Historic England is seeking to procure, within a single contract, assessment functions to support marine protection and management for the two-year period April 2019 to March 2021 (inclusive).
Effective marine protection advice is reliant on the provision of field observations to underpin the core functions of protection and management of, and access to, the marine historic environment in order to realise wider social, cultural, economic and environmental benefits. Both the UK Marine Policy Statement (2011) and the National Planning Policy Framework (2012) recognise the need to protect and manage marine cultural heritage in a manner appropriate to its significance.
Notably, the National Heritage Act 2002 redefined an 'ancient monument' to include any site comprising, or comprising the remains of, any vehicle, vessel, aircraft or other movable structure, or part thereof, in, on or under the seabed.
The project will address those sites and assets most at risk through neglect, decay or other threats within UK territorial waters adjacent to England.
A wider context for the project is provided by the Rules annexed to the 2001 UNESCO Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage. These Rules have been adopted by HMG as being 'best practice' for marine archaeology and, as such, frame Historic England's approach to the subject.
More information
Links
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- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historic-england/aspx/Home
- Tender notice
- Additional information on how to apply for this contract
Additional text
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Suppliers interested in this opportunity should register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historic-england/aspx/Home in order to express interest and download documentation.
Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No
About the buyer
Contact name
Charlie Garratt
Address
The Engine House
Firefly Avenue
SWINDON
SN2 2EH
United Kingdom
Telephone
02073942987
HPCPTenders@HistoricEngland.org.uk
Website
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Closing: 22 November 2018