--- title: "Restoration of the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing in Theipval, France" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-98bbc96f-a7c8-4898-8ed6-186440f73bdf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-98bbc96f-a7c8-4898-8ed6-186440f73bdf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-98bbc96f-a7c8-4898-8ed6-186440f73bdf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-98bbc96f-a7c8-4898-8ed6-186440f73bdf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "COMMONWEALTH WAR GRAVES COMMISSION" published: "2020-03-02" --- # Restoration of the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing in Theipval, France Buyer: COMMONWEALTH WAR GRAVES COMMISSION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-98bbc96f-a7c8-4898-8ed6-186440f73bdf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-98bbc96f-a7c8-4898-8ed6-186440f73bdf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-98bbc96f-a7c8-4898-8ed6-186440f73bdf.json) ## Summary The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is currently overseeing the tender for the "Restoration of the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing" located in Thiepval, France. This project represents Phase 2 of an ongoing restoration effort initiated in 2018, which focuses on the lower facades, terraces, retaining walls, and interior of the memorial. The tender process, which follows an open procurement method, recently concluded its tender period on 30 January 2020. The contract was awarded on 2 March 2020, with a total value of £3.5 million, and the contract will run until 31 May 2021. Businesses interested in participating must register on the designated procurement portal. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction and restoration, particularly those specialising in historical monument work. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete, as the project encourages their participation. Companies focusing on structural contracts and those with experience in similar restoration projects would particularly benefit from this contract, which not only enhances their portfolio but also contributes to preserving cultural heritage. ## Notice This is Phase 2 of a restoration project that commenced in 2018. Phase 1 included the upper Floors of the memorial, Phase 2 includes restoration of the lower facades, terraces, retaining walls and interior Additional information: If you wish to take part in this tender, or if you wish to participate in any future tenders issued by the CWGC, you must first register with the portal. Guidance on how to register and who to bid can be found here: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cwgc/aspx/BuyerProfiles When registering, please complete as much information as possible. 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If you have any questions about registration, please do not hesitate the CWGC Procurement Manager. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a31d2e13-6070-473e-9367-ac501b72a86a | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 2 Mar 2020 | | Contract period | 2 Mar 2020 - 31 May 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £3,500,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | COMMONWEALTH WAR GRAVES COMMISSION | | Locality | MAIDENHEAD | | Post town | Slough | | Postcode | SL6 7DX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East | | Local authority | Windsor and Maidenhead | | Electoral ward | St Mary's | | Westminster constituency | Maidenhead | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | MONUMENT VANDEKERCKHOVE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45212314 - Historical monument or memorial construction work ## Release History - 2 Mar 2020 at 20:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a31d2e13-6070-473e-9367-ac501b72a86a - 3 Jan 2020 at 10:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38f47410-aa51-4ecf-b9bd-dd97ca75ac5a - 7 Nov 2019 at 15:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38f47410-aa51-4ecf-b9bd-dd97ca75ac5a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a31d2e13-6070-473e-9367-ac501b72a86a 2nd March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38f47410-aa51-4ecf-b9bd-dd97ca75ac5a 3rd January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.cwgc.org - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cwgc/aspx/BuyerProfiles ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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