--- title: "COV - London Road Cemetery - Project Manager" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3fcc3fd7-4108-4939-9fa4-fd36edef1d55" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3fcc3fd7-4108-4939-9fa4-fd36edef1d55" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3fcc3fd7-4108-4939-9fa4-fd36edef1d55.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3fcc3fd7-4108-4939-9fa4-fd36edef1d55.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE" published: "2018-11-15" --- # COV - London Road Cemetery - Project Manager Buyer: COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3fcc3fd7-4108-4939-9fa4-fd36edef1d55 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3fcc3fd7-4108-4939-9fa4-fd36edef1d55) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3fcc3fd7-4108-4939-9fa4-fd36edef1d55.json) ## Summary Coventry City Council is seeking a qualified Project Manager for the restoration project at London Road Cemetery, with a total estimated value of £1,692,000, including £1,387,970 designated for capital works. This open procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 6th December 2018. The project has significant historical importance, as it focuses on restoring a Grade I listed cemetery designed by Joseph Paxton, located in Coventry, West Midlands. The contract period will commence on 19th December 2018 and is expected to run until 31st December 2021. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for firms specialising in conservation, restoration, and construction project management, particularly those with relevant qualifications and experience in projects funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. Businesses in the architectural and engineering sectors, especially those with a focus on heritage restoration or community engagement projects, may find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. Local SMEs are encouraged to participate, as the procurement method is designed to support broad competition from diverse suppliers. ## Notice Coventry City Council have successfully secured a delivery grant of ?1,692,000 from The Heritage Lottery Fund which include capital works valued at ?1,387,970 for the restoration project at London Road Cemetery (LRC). To manage the delivery of this scheme the Council are required to appoint an external qualified consultant with the experience and qualifications set out in the ITT documents - Suitable conservation; restoration; construction related qualifications/accreditations. Experience in Heritage Lottery Fund - Parks for People; Parks, Cemetery, Heritage, Conservation restoration related projects. The proposal is to deliver the restoration of the Grade 1 Listed Joseph Paxton designed Arboretum Cemetery which is one of the top 5 Historic Cemeteries in the UK, as a visitor attraction, park for local people and education resource. The London Road Cemetery project will address the following needs: To restore the Grade I listed heritage of national significance, which is not yet 'beyond repair'. To reinstate Paxton's original design, while this is still achievable, so that the LRC can function as a 'city park', as Paxton originally intended. Restoration includes work to the Promenade, a key feature of Paxton's early Victorian design. To find new uses for the Anglican Chapel, now that the cemetery is only rarely used for burials. To improve security by introducing new uses and by improvements to boundary security. To improve a local amenity in an area which rates low on the deprivation indices for environmental quality. To increase visitor numbers, both to the site and to Coventry, by restoring one of the country's top arboretum cemeteries and by linking in with other heritage attractions. To provide opportunities for training in traditional skills, working with the local college and building contractors. To provide visitor facilities on site which will enable its use by a much wider range of groups and for a greater variety of uses than is possible at present. To make a step change in education and understanding of the significance of the site with a much greater number and range of tours and information, in different formats, which will educate, inform and also entertain. To strengthen the Friends of London Road Cemetery, so that it can take on a greater role in managing and maintaining LRC, including fund raising, volunteer recruitment, training and use of social media. To improve maintenance, both of the grounds and buildings, by increased volunteering and by raising sufficient revenue to maintain buildings. The target for completion of the capital works is August 2020. The successful candidate will oversee the detailed design and delivery of the works, working alongside the specialist design team. They will be required to undertake the necessary work to meet the contractual obligations the Council has with Heritage Lottery Fund, alongside its own project ... Additional information: Please register via the Council's e-procurement system - CSW-JETS http://www.csw-jets.co.uk/ CSW-JETS is a sub-regional e-tendering portal run by In-tend. Since February 2010, Coventry; Solihull; Warwickshire; Nuneaton and Bedworth; Rugby alongside other local district Councils have been working together as a shared procurement service. In conjunction with Solihull Community Housing, we have joined together to bring you a collaborative E-Tendering portal. CSW-JETS enables us to advertise our opportunities across all authorities through the same system. This means that there is a single point of contact for procurement in the sub-region so you only have to register once to receive notifications for all authorities. Registering on the portal will make it easier for local suppliers to find, respond to and be alerted to tender opportunities. Registration is free, and takes just a few minutes. When complete, you will be able to express interest in any of the Councils'/Authorities' opportunities when they are made available including this tender. In addition, we will be able to access your details whenever we have a requirement, and you may then be invited to tender or quote for work. Once you are registered and log in to the system you will be able to locate the tender opportunity, express interest and access the documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2934210c-6f67-4e1b-b988-6215efec1e13 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Dec 2018 - 31 Dec 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE | | Locality | COVENTRY | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV1 2GN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry | | Local authority | Coventry | | Electoral ward | St Michael's | | Westminster constituency | Coventry South | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 71541000 - Construction project management services - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services ## Release History - 15 Nov 2018 at 11:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2934210c-6f67-4e1b-b988-6215efec1e13 - 15 Nov 2018 at 11:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2934210c-6f67-4e1b-b988-6215efec1e13 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2934210c-6f67-4e1b-b988-6215efec1e13 15th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.csw-jets.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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