Tender

The Provision and Fixing of Service Pattern Memorials

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence seeking contractors for "The Provision and Fixing of Service Pattern Memorials", classified under goods and construction works. This contract is located in Gloucester, England, and is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 6th July 2015. The contract period is anticipated to span from 1st November 2015 to 31st October 2017, with potential extensions. This selective procurement method follows a restricted procedure, and the annual requirement includes approximately 115 memorials, which might fluctuate based on specific needs.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the stonework and memorial construction industry, particularly those capable of delivering products such as headstones, wall plaques, and burial accessories. Companies specializing in Portland Stone, Karin Granite, and Nabresina Limestone will find themselves well suited to compete due to the specific materials required. Additionally, firms that are registered with the National Association of Memorial Masons (NAMM) or equivalent organisations will meet mandatory criteria, thus enhancing their prospects for securing the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision and Fixing of Service Pattern Memorials

Notice Description

1. The Authority has a potential requirement, under a call off contract, for the provision and fixing (both within and outside UK) of service pattern memorials, including bases, for deceased armed forces personnel. The CPV code is 45262510 - Stonework. 2. The overall approximate annual requirement for the 3 lots in total is 115 memorials per year although this could increase or decrease. A mass casualty incident could significantly increase the requirement, although steps would be taken to effectively manage this type of situation. 3. The requirement is to provide the Authority with headstones, urn plot markers, wall plaques/cremation plaques, gravestone markers and bases (where required) as specified within the statement of requirement of the contract. 4. Details of the Authority's specifications for memorial sizes and shapes, carving of letters, service crests, regimental badges and religious emblems are contained within the statement of requirement. 5. The requirement has been split into lots based on the Authority's main requirements of Portland Stone (approximately 60-80 memorials a year), Karin Granite (approximately 15 memorials a year) and Nabresina Limestone (approximately 10-20 memorials a year), although there may be circumstances where other materials and/or memorial dimensions maybe required. Suppliers may submit an Expression of Interest by completing a Pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ) for one or more lots. 6. The Authority's requirements include the arrangement of dispatch and fixing of all memorials (both within and outside UK) ordered by the Authority. 7. The period of the call off contract(s) will be 2 years with the option for the Authority to extend the contract for up to 2 years in monthly or annual increments at its discretion. 8. It is a mandatory requirement that contractors are members of the National Association of Memorial Masons (NAMM) or an equivalent association and are registered on a nationally recognised fixing register such as the register of qualified memorial fixers (RQMF) or the British register of accredited memorial masons (BRAMM). 9. MOD representatives will be attending the NAMM Tradex at The Warwickshire Exhibition Centre, The Fosse, Fosse Way, Nr Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1XN on 19 June 2015 between 10.00 and 14.00 to answer any questions relating to this requirement. 10. In accordance with PCR15, all procurement documents relating to this Contract Notice are available in the Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire on www.contracts.mod.uk. Please note only the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire should be completed at this time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e78472c1-e63e-4691-92f4-d7d1fcc1c96e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45262000 - Special trade construction works other than roof works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2015 - 31 Oct 2017 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL3 1HW
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Tewkesbury
Electoral Ward
Innsworth
Westminster Constituency
Tewkesbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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