Planning

Muslim War Memorial: Early Market Engagement

MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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Planning

31 Jan 2025 at 10:41

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Muslim War Memorial: Early Market Engagement." This initiative pertains to the construction of a historical monument or memorial, classified under CPV 45212314, along with associated services in architecture, construction, engineering, and cultural sectors. The procurement process is aimed at engaging the market to prepare for the design, commissioning, and maintenance of the war memorial in the United Kingdom. Key dates to note include the engagement end date on 28th February 2025. The exercise includes an early market engagement document that interested suppliers should respond to by 1 pm on the same date. This is an opportunity for businesses situated in the United Kingdom and related industries to contribute valuable insights and express interest in the forthcoming competitive process.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs due to its focus on market engagement in preparation for a detailed competitive procurement. Businesses specialising in historical monument construction, architectural, engineering services, and broader cultural and recreational services are well-suited to participate. Engaging early in this process will allow businesses to understand procurement requirements thoroughly and prepare competitive bids for the eventual contract to design, commission, and maintain the war memorial, which honours the contributions of Muslims in Britain’s armed forces. This process can position interested businesses for growth by establishing strong government connections and showcasing their capabilities in prominent projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Muslim War Memorial: Early Market Engagement

Notice Description

This Early Market Engagement exercise (EME) seeks information in preparation for a competitive process to select a Potential Supplier/Grant Recipient to design, commission and maintain a War Memorial in the United Kingdom to recognise the sacrifice and duty of Muslims from the Indian Subcontinent, the Middle East, North Africa, and around the World who served in Britain's armed forces in the two World Wars and subsequently. Interested suppliers should download, read and respond to the attached EME document by 1pm on Friday 28th February 2025. The attached EME document contains all of the information relating to this exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-223cc751-c6f0-4afc-a60e-f7b30b638cf4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e443b787-8c4d-4917-b42e-fc63148c3f9d
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

45212314 - Historical monument or memorial construction work

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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