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Force Memorial Obelisk

WEST MIDLANDS POLICE

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13 Oct 2025 at 16:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Force Memorial Obelisk" was conducted by West Midlands Police and involved designing, building, and installing a memorial obelisk. This project falls under the industry category of "Miscellaneous fabricated products and related items" (CPV code 44400000). The location for delivery is the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement followed a "limited" method with a competitive quotation process below threshold, and the tender stage was completed with the official award made on 13th October 2025. The contract period runs from 13th October 2025 to 12th October 2026, with a project value of £34,000 awarded to Walsh Memorials Limited.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in the fabrication and installation of specialty structures, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer bespoke design and construction services. Companies that are proficient in creating high-quality memorials and have experience in managing such projects within the specified budget and timeline will be well-suited to compete in similar opportunities. Engaging in this project allows for the potential growth of a company's portfolio by further establishing expertise in delivering tailored memorial structures for public sector clients.

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Notice Title

Force Memorial Obelisk

Notice Description

Design, build, and install a memorial obelisk. Three competitive quotations obtained.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0d6235cc-e306-4d84-9c11-61fc3a2b07dc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/713f5f57-666a-46fa-a9b9-70a53e1d056c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44400000 - Miscellaneous fabricated products and related items

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 12 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS POLICE
Contact Name
Michelle Palfrey
Contact Email
michelle.palfrey@westmidlands.police.uk
Contact Phone
07919532413

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6NQ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WALSH MEMORIALS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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