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

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

Historic England

Published: Oct 12, 2026

Updated: Oct 12, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the environment and climate, architecture and engineering and Research sectors, with a focus on Biodiversity and Coastal Marine. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the environment and climate sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

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 2027 to March 2029 (inclusive). The project will address those sites and assets most at risk through neglect, decay or other threats within UK territorial waters adjacent to England.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on October 12, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 096284-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Historic England

Historic England has issued 120 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 15 currently open and 70 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Culture, Heritage & Tourism, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: October 12, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 096284-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Historic England in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Environment & Climate sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.