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title: "Muslim War Memorial: Early Market Engagement"
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# Muslim War Memorial: Early Market Engagement

Buyer: MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-223cc751-c6f0-4afc-a60e-f7b30b638cf4

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## Summary

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Muslim War Memorial: Early Market Engagement." This initiative pertains to the construction of a historical monument or memorial, classified under CPV 45212314, along with associated services in architecture, construction, engineering, and cultural sectors. The procurement process is aimed at engaging the market to prepare for the design, commissioning, and maintenance of the war memorial in the United Kingdom. Key dates to note include the engagement end date on 28th February 2025. The exercise includes an early market engagement document that interested suppliers should respond to by 1 pm on the same date. This is an opportunity for businesses situated in the United Kingdom and related industries to contribute valuable insights and express interest in the forthcoming competitive process.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs due to its focus on market engagement in preparation for a detailed competitive procurement. Businesses specialising in historical monument construction, architectural, engineering services, and broader cultural and recreational services are well-suited to participate. Engaging early in this process will allow businesses to understand procurement requirements thoroughly and prepare competitive bids for the eventual contract to design, commission, and maintain the war memorial, which honours the contributions of Muslims in Britain’s armed forces. This process can position interested businesses for growth by establishing strong government connections and showcasing their capabilities in prominent projects.

## Notice

This Early Market Engagement exercise (EME) seeks information in preparation for a competitive process to select a Potential Supplier/Grant Recipient to design, commission and maintain a War Memorial in the United Kingdom to recognise the sacrifice and duty of Muslims from the Indian Subcontinent, the Middle East, North Africa, and around the World who served in Britain's armed forces in the two World Wars and subsequently. Interested suppliers should download, read and respond to the attached EME document by 1pm on Friday 28th February 2025. The attached EME document contains all of the information relating to this exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e443b787-8c4d-4917-b42e-fc63148c3f9d |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 45212314 - Historical monument or memorial construction work
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2025 at 10:41 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e443b787-8c4d-4917-b42e-fc63148c3f9d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e443b787-8c4d-4917-b42e-fc63148c3f9d
  31st January 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/32417351-5df1-48dc-ac82-e9c408cab838
  Early Market Engagement Questionnaire

## Provenance

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