Tender

Provision & Fixing of Military Pattern Memorials for Armed Forces Personnel - CF

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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06 Oct 2023 at 14:03

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15 Sep 2023 at 08:37

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05 Sep 2023 at 10:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking services for the provision and fixing of military pattern memorials for armed forces personnel. The contract involves the supply of memorials made from various stones and includes dispatch and fixing services. The estimated total value of the contract is £600,000 GBP. The tender period ends on 31 Oct 2023, and the contract duration is 24 months with possible extensions. Interested suppliers must register on the Defence Sourcing Portal and submit tender documents by 10.00 a.m. on 31 Oct 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in memorial masonry services to compete. The requirement specifies the materials, dimensions, and other details needed for the memorials. Businesses registered with National Association of Memorial Masons or equivalent associations are mandated. SMEs are suitable to bid for this open procedure contract. UK and international businesses can participate, making it an opportunity for growth and expansion in the memorial masonry industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision & Fixing of Military Pattern Memorials for Armed Forces Personnel - CF

Notice Description

The authority has a requirement, under a call-off contract, for the provision of Service Pattern Memorials made from Portland stone (in best quality Basebed Portland stone), Karin Granite and Nebresina Limestone (or Nabresina Light) 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). The approximate annual requirement is for 60 Portland headstones, 15 Karin Granite headstones and up to 25 Nabresina Limestone (or Nabresina Light) Urn Plot Markers per year although this could increase or decrease. The estimated total value excluding VAT is in between PS1 GBP and PS600,00 GBP. Full details of the requirement (including specifications for memorial sizes, shapes, carving of letters, service crests, regimental badges and religious emblems) can be found in the Statement of Requirement which is contained in the DEFFORM 47 - Invitation to Tender (ITT) document which is available in the Attachments Area on the Defence Sourcing Portal (see www.contracts.mod.uk) using project code 705616451. 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). No business what so ever is guaranteed under any resulting framework agreement or contract, indeed there is no guarantee that any framework or contract will be put in place in relation to this notice. No compensation etc. will be paid if a tender or resulting framework agreement is withdrawn for any reason. Bidders should take apart in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position. Suppliers interested in this requirement should register on the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) at https://contracts.mod.uk/web/login.html, where they will be able to access the tender documents using Project code 705616451, complete all questions and submit their tender documents via the DSP in accordance with the instructions in the DEFFORM 47 - ITT document by 10.00 a.m. on 31 Oct 2023. Any tender Clarification Questions should also be submitted through the DSP using the messaging facility.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f02f4bd4-bc17-4069-ab2b-2f124aa2072f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd5bc78f-8e4f-4106-a3a0-927578cbb8c5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2023 - 30 Nov 2025 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Tewkesbury
Electoral Ward
Innsworth
Westminster Constituency
Tewkesbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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