How to win: ITT - Building Conservation Framework – Paints and Coatings Technology (UID 45)

About this contract

Historic England invites tenders from suitably qualified consultants to join a multi supplier consultancy framework providing specialist advice on paints and coatings technology for historic buildings. The framework will support statutory casework and research activity, delivering expert guidance on the selection, specification, performance and conservation of paint and coating systems across a wide range of historic substrates, including timber, lime-based plasters and renders, stone, brick, metals, concrete and other porous substrates. Commissions will be awarded through call off or mini competition, based on expertise, price and availability. Consultant experience required Consultants should demonstrate: • Proven experience in paints and coatings applied to historic or traditional building fabric • A background in chemistry, materials science, and/or building conservation • Ability to provide timely, evidence-based advice for casework and research

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Historic England scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £75,000, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins services work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 30 July 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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