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Force Memorial Obelisk

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS

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02 Feb 2026 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands as the buying organization, with the project titled "Force Memorial Obelisk" focusing on the goods category, specifically construction structures and materials, and related services. The project is to provide and install a memorial obelisk within the West Midlands Police Memorial Garden, located in Birmingham. It has moved from the tender to the award stage, with a contract start date of 1st October 2025 and completion by 31st March 2026. The procurement method is limited and follows a below-threshold, limited competition approach, emphasizing the regional focus on the UKG area.

This tender presents opportunities for growth to businesses specializing in construction materials and related architectural services, particularly those with the capability to handle small to medium-sized projects. Walsh Memorials Limited, identified as an SME, successfully secured the contract, providing an example for similar enterprises interested in future opportunities with public authorities. Engaging in such localized projects can help businesses establish a foothold in the public sector domain, enhancing their visibility and portfolio within the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Force Memorial Obelisk

Notice Description

Provide and install a memorial obelisk, within the dedicated West Midlands Police Memorial Garden. PS40,800 inclusive of VAT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061498
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009128-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6AT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WALSH MEMORIALS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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