Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c6f-bc44-7360-96f6-aee69f3bf75e/invitation-to-tender-for-a-framework-for-site-based-dendrochronology-research-se closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Invitation to Tender for a Framework for Site-Based Dendrochronology Research Services [Historic England](https://tendernation.io/buyers/historic-england) Estimated value Not stated Published 23 Jul 2021 Deadline Closed 6 Sept 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - 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 This requirement is broken down in to 3 lots. Suppliers may submit a response for 1 , 2 or all lots. Historic England funds a substantial programme of tree-ring dating to support its statutory, grant-giving, and other priorities. The statutory and repair-driven nature of much of this work often imposes limited windows of opportunity for sampling and strict reporting deadlines. The contract is divided into a series of lots. Tenderers may bid for one or more lots. Tenderers should indicate if they have a maximum capacity when submitting their return. - Lot 1 To provide dendrochronological assessment, sampling, analysis, reporting, and archiving of waterlogged timbers from archaeological sites, including, urban, rural, riverine, estuarine and marine exposures. Value of this lot - up to ?80,000 over the duration of the contract ### Anticipated number of suppliers on the framework: 2-6 - Lot 2 To provide dendrochronological assessment, sampling, analysis, reporting, and archiving of oak, elm, and ash timbers from standing buildings (and associated fixtures and fittings on the same site as appropriate). Mini competitions against this lot have the potential to vary in size and all suppliers who are successful in being placed on it, will be invited to bid for each requirement regardless of size. Value of this lot - up to ?420,000 over the duration of the contract ### Anticipated number of suppliers on the framework: 3-8 - Lot 3 To provide dendrochronological assessment, sampling, analysis, reporting, and archiving of conifer timbers (and other species on the same site as appropriate) from standing buildings Value of this lot - up to ?40,000 over the duration of the contract ### Anticipated number of suppliers on the framework: 2-6 Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity should register at [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historic-england/aspx/Home) in orderto express interest and download documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification Laboratory services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/56fd815e-e200-4d75-a0fd-ef62253c0742) 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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