ITT - Archaeological Services in Relation to Marine Protection 2027-2029 - UID 365

Buyer
Historic England
Value
£312,000
Closes
13 November 2026
Where
Swindon, the South West
Type
Open tender

In plain English

Historic England is hiring an archaeological services provider to assess and protect marine heritage sites (shipwrecks, submerged ruins, etc.) in English waters that are at risk of damage or decay. The contract runs for two years from April 2027 to March 2029, with a fixed budget of £312,000.

What the buyer wants

• Carry out archaeological assessments of at-risk marine sites and assets within UK territorial waters around England • Support marine protection and management decisions through expert evaluation • Help conserve and enhance significant underwater heritage assets that face threats from neglect, decay or other damage

Likely requirements

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This contract requires specialist marine archaeology expertise and experience: a general tradesperson or small business without archaeological qualifications, marine experience, or heritage sector background will not be competitive.

How to bid

This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.

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