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title: "Research, Design and Fabrication of Decorative Railings"
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buyer: "STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Research, Design and Fabrication of Decorative Railings

Buyer: STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0097b75a-2be8-40ff-988d-b8143efaf013

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## Summary

The Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council is currently undertaking a public procurement process for the project titled "Research, Design and Fabrication of Decorative Railings". This initiative falls within the industry category of fabrication work and is specifically aimed at creating decorative railings in memory of the victims of the 2017 Manchester Arena Bombing. The tender is at the active stage and must be completed by 5th February 2018, with the contract period set to commence on 10th February 2018 and run until 23rd July 2018. The total value for this project is £30,000, and the works will be delivered in the North West region of England. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing broad participation.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly those involved in artistic services, fabrication, and metalworking, to engage in a meaningful project that contributes to community solidarity. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, given the suitability specification outlined in the tender. Competitors with experience in metalwork and artistic design will be well-positioned to take advantage of this opportunity, contributing to a significant public artwork project.

## Notice

Stockport Council (SMBC) is seeking to appoint an artist(s)/sculptor(s)/metalworker(s) to research, design and fabricate decorative railings in memory of/solidarity with the 2017 Manchester Arena Bombing victims and their families. The railings must be researched, designed, fabricated and delivered in time for the completion of TCAP Scheme 402 at Knightsbridge, Stockport. The railings will be installed by the Council's Principal Contractor.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d87c9d2-b53a-46f7-93b7-4e785e9f9f05 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2018 - 23 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | STRETFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M32 0TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Gorse Hill & Cornbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Stretford and Urmston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 45255400 - Fabrication work
- 92312000 - Artistic services

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2018 at 10:54 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d87c9d2-b53a-46f7-93b7-4e785e9f9f05
- 4 Jan 2018 at 09:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86ba2515-4bc1-4f01-b986-2dab7e494050

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d87c9d2-b53a-46f7-93b7-4e785e9f9f05
  5th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86ba2515-4bc1-4f01-b986-2dab7e494050
  4th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.stockport.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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