RFQ - UID 245 Emergency Recording of shipwreck timbers at Hemsby
About This Opportunity
governance & public sector services contract awarded in United Kingdom: UID 245 Emergency Recording of shipwreck timbers at Hemsby. By Historic England.
This is a services contract in the governance and public administration sector. 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 services in the governance and public administration sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
In March 2026 Historic England were notified that a large section of timbers from the wreck of a wooden vessel had washed up onto the beach at Hemsby, Norfolk. The wreck has been pulled from the tideline by the local independent lifeboat, and is currently located at the top of the beach. An initial site visit was undertaken by Historic England staff, who undertook a drone survey of the assemblage, and produced a 3D model from the results. The assemblage measures approximately 8 m long by 4 m wide.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on April 27, 2026. Last refreshed 9 days ago. Reference: 037983-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Historic England
Historic England has issued 59 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 44 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Architecture & Engineering Services, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
How much was the contract awarded for?
WESSEX ARCHAEOLOGY LIMITED was awarded the contract for £14,423. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
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.
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 037983-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to WESSEX ARCHAEOLOGY LIMITED. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
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 Services contract in the Governance & Public Administration sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
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