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Bronze Memorial Sculpture to Transatlantic Slave Trade - Planning support, Fabrication and Installation

Greater London Authority

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07 Apr 2025 at 16:18

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater London Authority (GLA) is overseeing a tender for the planning support, fabrication, and installation of a bronze memorial sculpture titled "The Wake", created by artist Khaleb Brooks. This project commemorates enslaved Africans trafficked during the transatlantic slave trade. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with key dates including the tender period ending on 8 May 2025 and the award period concluding by 6 June 2025. The project is to be delivered in London, UK, and falls under the industry categories of blacksmith and artistic services. The estimated value of the contract is £895,000, and the procurement method is an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in sculpture fabrication, particularly those with experience in large-scale bronze artworks. Companies with expertise in planning and installation support are also well-suited to compete. The multi-phase project begins with securing planning permission, followed by the actual fabrication and installation, ensuring extended engagement for the selected business. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, provided they meet the financial and technical criteria, such as demonstrating relevant project experience and financial stability. This opportunity can facilitate business growth through high-profile public commissions and collaborations with prominent public authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bronze Memorial Sculpture to Transatlantic Slave Trade - Planning support, Fabrication and Installation

Notice Description

The Greater London Authority (GLA) is seeking a fabricator to produce a new bronze artwork called, "The Wake" created by artist Khaleb Brooks, a new memorial to honour enslaved Africans who were trafficked as part of the transatlantic slave trade, and their descendants, due to be unveiled in August 2026. The fabricator will work in consultation with with the artist and the commissioner, the Greater London Authority. Before fabrication of the statue can commence, planning permission will need to be secured for the installation. The planning application will be drawn up and submitted by an architect with the fabricator supporting this process. The fabricator will therefore be awarded the first stage (Phase 1 - Planning Support) initially and then if (as is expected) the application is successful the second stage - ie (Phase 2 - Fabrication and Phase 3 - Installation) - will then be instructed through the same contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Initial contract will be for the first stage where the supplier will provide planning support to the architects making the planning application. If the application is successful then the second stage of the requirement (fabrication and installation) will be instructed.

Renewal: Extensions are deemed unlikely and will only be required if a significant delay to the fabrication and installation of the sculpture is encountered.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fe4d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013472-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

71550000 - Blacksmith services

92312000 - Artistic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£895,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£895,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Jun 2025 - 24 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Greater London Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E16 1ZE
Postcode Area
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Royal Victoria
Westminster Constituency
West Ham and Beckton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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