Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf2-ce7f-7227-bdfa-94e1073cb63b/7350-developing-the-dendrochronology-of-elm-in-historic-buildings closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # 7350 Developing the dendrochronology of elm in historic buildings [Historic England-National Heritage Protection Commissions](https://tendernation.io/buyers/historic-england-national-heritage-protection-commissions) Estimated value £80,000 to £95,000 Published 1 Feb 2016 Deadline Closed 22 Feb 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Dendrochronology is an independent and precise scientific dating technique that is widely used on oak (Quercus spp) timbers in historic buildings to provide invaluable information in relation to decisions about protection, management, and conservation at both national and local levels. However it has become increasingly apparent that there are a substantial number of historic buildings that make use of timbers other than oak, most notably elm (Ulmus spp), and which cannot currently be readily dated through the application of dendrochronology. Such buildings form a significant part of the historic environment but they cannot presently be afforded the same level of understanding in comparison to their oak counterparts. This project aims to explore the potential of dendrochronology with respect to those historic buildings, or sections of those buildings, that are solely or predominantly constructed with elm. The very limited amount of work undertaken to date indicates that a targeted research project involving the dendrochronological analysis of a series of buildings is required in order to fully explore the potential and ascertain whether this aspect of dendrochronology is viable. In order to place the buildings in context, the buildings that undergo dendrochronological analysis will already have level 3 records (English Heritage 2006) or will be recorded to this level during the project. Additional information: Suppliers interested in submitting a bid for this contract should express an interest via the Historic England procurement system InTend: [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historic-england/aspx/Home) Information on registering as a supplier on InTend can be found on the Heritage Protection Commissions Current Tenders webpage ([historicengland.org.uk](https://historicengland.org.uk/services-skills/grants/our-grant-schemes/grants-available/hpc/tender-opportunities/)) or requested via an email to Project Design Tenders should be submitted no later than 5pm on Monday 22nd February 2016. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historic-england/aspx/Home) Read full description ## CPV classification Research and development services and related consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/40844b7a-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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