On behalf of UNESCO Kabul Office Type of notice: Request for Proposal Title: Assessment, design and supervision for the Conservation of archaeological, historical and architectural remains at Shahr-e Gholghola, Bamiyan UN organisation: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Reference: RFP/KAB/CLT/534AFG4005/03/2019 Published: 01-April-2019 Deadline: 30-April-2019 16:00 Time zone: GMT 4.30 (Kabul)
Description United Nations Educational, Science and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) hereby invite qualified companies to submit sealed tenders as follows: Following the recommendations set at its 31st session in New Zealand, in 2007, the World Heritage Committee defined a series of benchmarks to achieve a “Desired State of Conservation”, which would enable the removal of the Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley from the List of World Heritage in Danger. Amongst these was “achieving an adequate state of conservation of both the archaeological remains and surviving mural paintings”. The main objective of this work is to conduct a detailed assessment and design for the conservation of the site, including the identification of priority intervention areas and the supervision during the execution of the identified works. Conservation of archaeological, historical and architectural remains at Shahr-e Gholghola will be conducted with the aim of guaranteeing safety to visitors to the site, bearing in mind visiting paths that are being developed, and based on the existing archaeological and historical information. Conservation interventions will follow the internationally recognised principles of preservation of cultural significance, authenticity, integrity, and minimal intervention. Within the original assumptions stated above and following a comprehensive documentation and significance assessment, priority shall be given to structures and decorative elements deemed at risk and in need of emergency stabilization, with particular attention on roofless vernacular architecture, earthen structures and stucco elements. The documentation process will not only provide a basis for identification of structures and surfaces in need of immediate intervention, but also as a tool for longer term planning and protection of the site. Conservation measures, including remedial, preventive, and protective interventions, will be defined, prioritized and executed for those cases requiring immediate action, as well as for any other structures and decorative elements found as a result of the archaeological works that were conducted, having as guideline the planned footpaths and any other structures that will be created to make the site more accessible for visiting purposes. For further information: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/87155 ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [email protected] Searchable archives: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/
