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    ContractsSpecialist Consultancy Framework for Historic Building Paints and Coatings
    Closed contract

    Specialist Consultancy Framework for Historic Building Paints and Coatings

    Contract value
    £75k
    Closed 2 Jul 2026

    Historic England seeks specialist paint and coatings consultants to join a framework providing expert conservation guidance for historic buildings on a call-off basis.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· EnglandPublished 28 May 2026· 3 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Contract value
    £75k
    Closed 2 Jul 2026
    Tender deadline passed on 2 Jul 2026.

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      est.£75,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      2 Jul 2026
      2 months ago
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      England

    Lifecycle

    Closed

    Tender closed on 2 Jul 2026. Awaiting award.

    28 May 2026Today2 Jul 2026

    Brief

    Historic England is seeking qualified consultants to join a multi-supplier framework providing expert advice on paints and coatings technology for historic buildings. The framework will support casework and research activities, offering guidance on selecting, specifying, and conserving paint and coating systems for various historic substrates including timber, lime-based plasters, renders, stone, brick, metals, concrete, and other porous materials. Work will be awarded through call-off contracts or mini-competitions based on expertise, price, and availability. Qualified consultants should have proven experience applying paints and coatings to historic or traditional building fabric, a background in chemistry, materials science, or building conservation, and the ability to deliver timely, evidence-based advice for casework and research projects.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06a7e1
    HE
    Buyer
    HISTORIC ENGLAND LIMITED
    Sector
    Research & Innovation