Planning

Re-landscaping Memorials and Cemeteries in Iraq

COMMONWEALTH WAR GRAVES COMMISSION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

05 Feb 2019 at 14:17

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

04 Feb 2019 at 15:34

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Re-landscaping Memorials and Cemeteries in Iraq." This project focuses on the restoration of war cemeteries in Basra, Iraq, where over 65,000 Commonwealth war dead are commemorated. The engagement end date for interested parties to submit their credentials is set for 22nd February 2019. This initiative falls under the industry category of landscape architectural services, with an emphasis on sustainable horticultural practices appropriate for the region's climate.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in landscape architecture and horticulture, particularly those with experience in sustainable design within arid environments. Companies that are small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this project aligns well with their capabilities. Additionally, businesses proficient in project management and cultural heritage restoration will also be well-positioned to engage with the CWGC's requirements for developing a masterplan for these historically significant sites.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Re-landscaping Memorials and Cemeteries in Iraq

Notice Description

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) commemorates 1.7 million Commonwealth war dead of the two World Wars in 23,000 locations across over 150 countries and territories. Its Head Office is in Maidenhead in the UK. This global historic estate consists of cemeteries and memorials maintained to the highest conservation standards Over 65,000 war dead are commemorated in Iraq, 45,000 of which are in Basra. The CWGC cares for the Basra War Cemetery and the separate Indian Forces Cemetery opposite which between them occupy an area of approximately 4 hectares. The CWGC are also responsible for the Basra Memorial which commemorates members of the Commonwealth forces who died in operations in Mesopotamia in the First World War. The memorial, designed by Edward Warren and unveiled in 1929, was moved 32km from Basra in 1997. The two Basra war cemeteries have suffered extensive damage during the conflicts in Iraq but now present an opportunity for reconstruction. The CWGC wish to engage the services of a suitably skilled landscape architect with knowledge and experience of planting design in the Middle East, and if possible Iraq, to produce a masterplan for the layout and reconstruction of the two cemeteries and for possibly re-siting the Basra Memorial As with other CWGC cemeteries all over the world, the cemeteries need to be fitting places of commemoration for the war dead. The original layouts and planting designs relied on extensive irrigation and a high labour input. The CWGC wish to consider options for creating new landscape designs for these sites appropriate to the climate and horticulture of this part of the Middle East which also take a more sustainable view - minimising water use whilst still delivering high quality standards of horticulture It is intended that the first part of this exercise will be the production of a masterplan for the two cemeteries with costs and options for new landscape designs, possibly also considering the options for repairing or even re-siting the Basra Memorial as part of this PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A MARKET SCOPING EXERCISE, IT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR TENDERS If your company can deliver the services required, please submit a brief overview, highlighting your experience in this area, via the CWGCs In-tend portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cwgc/aspx/Home To access the portal, which is free, you must first register your company details. When registering, please complete all the information required Please note, when entering a contact email address, you are advised to use a generic address with multi user access i.e. "sales@xyz.com", rather than a personal address such as "RKipling@xyz.com". This way you will still be able to access any communications sent via the if an individual in unavailable You will also be invited to submit a "Business Classification". You can submit multiple classifications but in respect of this scoping exercise, please ensure that you select "8200" "Professional Services"

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/565b8248-9afe-4894-8a89-0a7f225f8996
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

71420000 - Landscape architectural services

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Feb 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMMONWEALTH WAR GRAVES COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDENHEAD
Postcode
SL6 7DX
Post Town
Slough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Windsor and Maidenhead
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Maidenhead

Further Information

Notice Documents

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