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The Provision and Fixing of Portland Stone Service Pattern Memorials

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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13 Nov 2019 at 13:17

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking suppliers for the 'Provision and Fixing of Portland Stone Service Pattern Memorials', primarily for the production of headstones for deceased armed forces personnel. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically categorised as Limestone. The contract, valued between £1 and £310,000 excluding VAT, will run for an initial duration of 24 months, with the option to extend for up to an additional 24 months. Suppliers must meet strict qualification criteria, including membership in the National Association of Memorial Masons or similar. The tender has completed its period, which ended on 24 September 2019, and the award was published on 13 November 2019.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for specialised businesses in the memorial stone industry, particularly those capable of providing high-quality materials and installation services. Firms that are members of the relevant associations and recognised fixing registers are best positioned to apply. The tender could support the growth of SMEs around the UK and beyond, as the scope includes delivery and installation services both domestically and internationally, potentially increasing demand for skilled craftsmen and associated services in this niche market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision and Fixing of Portland Stone Service Pattern Memorials

Notice Description

The requirement, under a call-off contract, is for the provision of Portland Stone Service Pattern Memorials (in best quality Basebed Portland Stone), mainly headstones, including bases, for deceased armed forces personnel. There may be circumstances where other materials and/or memorial dimensions maybe required. The requirement also includes the arrangement of dispatch and fixing of all memorials (both within and outside UK) ordered by the authority. The approximate annual requirement is 60 memorials per year although this could increase or decrease. The estimated total value excluding VAT is in between 1 GBP and 310 000 GBP. The contract duration is 24 months with the option for the authority, at its discretion, to extend the duration of the contract in monthly or annual increments up to a total of 48 months. 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). This award notice is linked to the award notice at this link https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00cde3b0-eb3a-4dfc-a471-1c49d61d8013 and has been published to include the contract documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e3e0dda-ba5a-4e24-906c-24d76a4cbd74
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

44921300 - Limestone

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
30 Oct 2019 - 31 Oct 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HB
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CERRIG GRANITE & SLATE

Further Information

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