ITT - Storage Design and Environmental Requirements Framework for Archaeological Archives in England - UID 369
The contract covers the development of an evidence-based storage design and environmental requirements framework for a proposed National Collection of Archaeological Archives in England. Historic England, the public body responsible for protecting and advising on England’s historic environment, requires a clear specification for a state-of-the-art national repository that can preserve, provide access to, and sustainably manage complete archaeological archives where regional deposition is not possible. The supplier will define the required storage environments, spatial organisation, infrastructure, sustainability standards and repository design requirements, creating an evidence base for subsequent business-case development, cost modelling, building design and site-selection work. The estimated contract value is £24,000, although the contract duration is not stated. Delivery locations are not specified, but the project concerns a national facility serving archaeological archives in England. The critical qualification requirement is not stated in the available tender information; bidders will need to demonstrate the relevant expertise to produce an evidence-based framework for archaeological archive storage and repository planning.
Buyer: Historic England. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 5 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £24k
- Bids close: 2 Nov 2026
- Location: Swindon
- Procedure: Below threshold - open competition
- Contract period: 30 Nov 2026 to 19 Mar 2027
- Category: Research services (73110000)
From the official notice
This a visionary project to define the ideal physical infrastructure for a National Collection of Archaeological Archives (NCAA) in England. It addresses the growing crisis in archaeological archive storage due to museum capacity limits and aims to establish a state-of-the-art national store that ensures preservation, accessibility, and sustainability for whole archaeological archives of England where regional deposition is not possible. The aim of this project is to define a best evidence-based storage system for a national store of archaeological archives. The baseline model for such a store has already been outlined in the Options for Sustainable Archaeological Archives Report and is described below. The Operating Model has also been explored. In addition to establishing a vision for a national archaeological archive repository, this project will provide an evidence base for future infrastructure planning, including storage environments, spatial organisation, sustainability, and repository design requirements. The findings will support complementary work on business case development, cost modelling, building design, and site selection.
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 2 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £24k.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
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