--- title: "GB-Gloucester: The provision and Fixing of Nabresina Limestone Service Pattern Memorials for Armed Forces Personnel" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-694f2294-e392-47a7-95fb-b00f020622fe" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-694f2294-e392-47a7-95fb-b00f020622fe" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-694f2294-e392-47a7-95fb-b00f020622fe.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-694f2294-e392-47a7-95fb-b00f020622fe.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFENCE COMMERCIAL - HOCS4" published: "2019-08-14" --- # GB-Gloucester: The provision and Fixing of Nabresina Limestone Service Pattern Memorials for Armed Forces Personnel Buyer: DEFENCE COMMERCIAL - HOCS4 Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-694f2294-e392-47a7-95fb-b00f020622fe [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-694f2294-e392-47a7-95fb-b00f020622fe) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-694f2294-e392-47a7-95fb-b00f020622fe.json) ## Summary The Defence Commercial - HOCS4 is seeking suppliers for the provision and fixing of Nabresina Limestone Service Pattern Memorials for Armed Forces personnel, located in Gloucester, United Kingdom. This open procurement process, identified as opportunity BIP77678053, is currently in the tender stage and will accept submissions until 24th September 2019. The contract is expected to last for 24 months, with an option for extension up to 48 months, and the estimated value ranges from £1 to £46,000 per year for approximately 15 to 25 memorials. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in memorial masonry and stone supply, especially those that are members of the National Association of Memorial Masons or equivalent associations. Companies capable of handling both the manufacturing and installation of limestone memorials, with relevant registrations on recognised fixing registers, will find this contract particularly accessible. Engaging in this procurement process can foster business growth while supporting the dignified commemoration of Armed Forces personnel. ## Notice The Authority has a potential requirement, under a call off contract, for the provision of Nabresina Limestone Service Pattern Memorials, mainly urn plot markers, for deceased Armed Forces personnel. There may be circumstances where other materials and/or memorial dimensions may be required. The requirement also includes the arrangement of dispatch and fixing of all memorials (both within and outside UK) ordered by the Authority. The approximate annual requirement is between 15 and 25 memorials per year although this could increase or decrease. The estimated total value excluding VAT is in between PS1 and PS46,000. Full details of the requirement (including specifications for memorial sizes and shapes, carving of letters, service crests, regimental badges and religious emblems) can be found in the Statement of Requirement which is contained in the Invitation To Tender (ITT) Document which is available under the supporting documents on Defence Contracts Online (DCO) (see www.contracts.mod.uk) and can be accessed from the Response Manager page using - Access Code G8N85M7666. The contract duration is 24 months with the option for the Authority, at its discretion, to extend the duration of the contract in monthly or annual increments up to a total of 48 months. It is a mandatory requirement that contractors are members of the National Association of Memorial Masons (NAMM) or an equivalent association and are registered on a nationally recognised fixing register such as the register of qualified memorial fixers (RQMF) or the British register of accredited memorial masons (BRAMM). No business what so ever is guaranteed under any resulting framework agreement or contract, indeed there is no guarantee that any framework or contract will be put in place in relation to this notice. No compensation etc. will be paid if a tender or resulting framework agreement is withdrawn for any reason. Bidders should take apart in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'GB-Gloucester: The provision and Fixing of Nabresina Limestone Service Pattern Memorials for Armed Forces Personnel'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b335dc0a-7479-4673-a96a-7bf2a1389895 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Aug 2019 | | Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Oct 2019 - 29 Oct 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £113,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEFENCE COMMERCIAL - HOCS4 | | Locality | GLOUCESTER | | Post town | Gloucester | | Postcode | GL3 1HW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC | | Local authority | Tewkesbury | | Electoral ward | Innsworth | | Westminster constituency | Tewkesbury | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 44921300 - Limestone ## Release History - 14 Aug 2019 at 15:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b335dc0a-7479-4673-a96a-7bf2a1389895 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b335dc0a-7479-4673-a96a-7bf2a1389895 14th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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