Tender

Queen Elizabeth II National Memorial Masterplan Design Competition

THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE

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17 Jan 2025 at 11:19

Tender

11 Dec 2024 at 17:32

Planning

27 Nov 2024 at 17:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Queen Elizabeth II National Memorial Masterplan Design Competition is currently in the tender stage, with The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting as the buying organisation. The tender, labelled under the ID "ocds-h6vhtk-04c096", invites multidisciplinary teams to submit their proposals for creating a landmark memorial in London's Grade I listed St James's Park. This design competition seeks to develop a place that celebrates and honours the late Queen Elizabeth II through outstanding aesthetic quality, inclusivity, and sustainability. Key dates for this procurement include the tender period end date on 20 January 2025, followed by a second stage invitation date on 12 February 2025. The procurement category is architectural services for outdoor areas, with a revised estimated total value of £3,000,000 GBP.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for organisations in the fields of architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, and artistic design to establish or enhance their reputation by contributing to a high-profile national project. Businesses with a strong track record in creative design, project management, and interdisciplinary collaboration will be well-suited to compete in this restricted procedure competition, providing services that meet the Cabinet Office's high standards of quality and innovation. The procurement method involves an initial expression of interest phase, followed by a closed design stage for a shortlist of five competitors, allowing for a focused and competitive selection process. The winning team will also have potential for extended engagement through additional support during the construction phase.

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Notice Title

Queen Elizabeth II National Memorial Masterplan Design Competition

Notice Description

The Queen Elizabeth II National Memorial Masterplan Design Competition is an open search for an exceptionally dedicated and inspired multidisciplinary team to create a landmark memorial masterplan of outstanding aesthetic quality that celebrates and honours Queen Elizabeth II. Envisaged as a celebration of Elizabeth II as well as a place of reflection, the memorial project needs to tell the story of a long reign and be beautiful, inclusive and sustainable. The site traverses London's Grade I listed St James's Park from Marlborough Gate on The Mall covering land surrounding the pathway to, and including, the Blue Bridge and across to Birdcage Walk. Please see the competition website for full details and how to enter. https://competitions.malcolmreading.com/queenelizabethmemorial

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Queen Elizabeth II National Memorial Masterplan Design Competition is an open two-stage design competition comprising an Expression of Interest period followed by a closed design stage for a shortlist of five competitors. This competition is being run under the Restricted Procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) regulation 28, leading to the intended award of a services contract to the successful tenderer to deliver design services.

Renewal: The appointed design team may be required to provide continuing support during any such construction phase

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c096
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001655-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

35100000 - Emergency and security equipment

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71222000 - Architectural services for outdoor areas

77300000 - Horticultural services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

92311000 - Works of art

92312230 - Services provided by sculptors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Dec 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE
Additional Buyers

THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
qememorial@malcolmreading.com, supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3454102222

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
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

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