Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bec-f27c-7267-96a3-d283f5ee5c14/7360-report-on-first-world-war-fieldworks-in-england closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # 7360 Report on First World War fieldworks in England [Historic England-National Heritage Protection Commissions](https://tendernation.io/buyers/historic-england-national-heritage-protection-commissions) Estimated value £22,000 to £28,000 Published 19 Nov 2015 Deadline Closed 10 Dec 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender During the 20th century as the firepower of modern armies increased exponentially through the deployment of powerful, mass produced artillery, machine guns, and rifles fieldworks were recognised as one of the most effective means of protecting troops. The trench became synonymous with the First World War’s Western Front. At home the digging of trenches became an important part of infantry training, a place to develop new tactics and to rehearse for future battles. Training trenches were rarely recorded in official documents, yet many are identified as archaeological crop marks and earthworks, and are one of the most numerous First World War monument types. They are monuments to the men who trained in them and reflect the often unappreciated efforts to prepare troops for new kinds of warfare. For those unable to visit the continent they are a valuable educational resource. During the First World War there was also a fear that the Germans might invade or attack key coastal installations. To guard against this threat elaborate defensive lines were prepared, notably in Kent and around London in Essex and Surrey. Most defended ports, such as, Dover and Portland, were also provided with landward defensive perimeters. Despite the majority of trenches being filled after the war many survive as archaeological features. Through archival research and synthesis of previous archaeological surveys this project will identify the most significant First World War fieldworks in England, provide an illustrated type series for their identification, and describe their evolution. The project is being undertaken as part of Historic England’s contribution to the First War World War centennial commemorations. This aims to improve the understanding of the impact of the war on the Home Front and to ensure that key places are protected. Additional information: Suppliers interested in submitting a bid for this contract should express an interest via the Historic England procurement system InTend: [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historic-england/aspx/Home) Information on registering as a supplier on InTend can be found on the Heritage Protection Commissions Current Tenders webpage ([historicengland.org.uk](https://historicengland.org.uk/services-skills/grants/our-grant-schemes/grants-available/hpc/tender-opportunities/)) or requested via an email to Project Design Tenders should be submitted no later than 5pm on Thursday 10th December 2015. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historic-england/aspx/Home) Read full description ## CPV classification Research and development services and related consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/04784639-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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