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title: "Supply of Memorial Plaques"
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# Supply of Memorial Plaques

Buyer: NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-76ac90e7-f1a5-4f72-bca6-bb541f026262

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## Summary

The procurement process for the supply of memorial plaques has been awarded to Falon Nameplates Limited by North Tyneside Council. The tender, classified under the CPV code for funeral supplies, was part of an open procurement method that aimed to ensure uniformity in the memorial plaques used across cemeteries and memorial seats in North Tyneside. The contract began on 2nd January 2017 and will last for 24 months, with the option to extend for an additional two twelve-month periods. The deadline for tender submissions was 9th December 2016, and the estimated value of the contract is £72,000, with a minimum value of £36,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the manufacturing sector, particularly those specialising in metal works and custom fabrication. Smaller enterprises, especially SMEs, can compete effectively by showcasing their ability to meet specialised requirements, such as adhering to British Standard specifications for the plaques. Firms that can demonstrate previous experience in similar contracts or that offer innovative alternatives while conforming to the established guidelines may have a significant advantage in future procurement opportunities.

## Notice

AWARD NOTICE This opportunity is now CLOSED and had been AWARDED. The Authority provides memorial plaques for Cemeteries and memorial seats throughout the borough of North Tyneside and wishes to appoint a suitably experienced Contractor to supply the Memorial Plaques. To ensure consistency of Memorial Plaques throughout North Tyneside, the Authority requires the specification, colour and size as detailed below. Tenderers WERE requested to identify any areas where they offer an alternative to the Specification. The Authority reserves the right to reject any deviation from these requirements at their sole discretion. .............................................................................................................................................. Plaque specification:- The Memorial Plaques must be to British Standard 1400 LG3-pb 2%, Cast Bronze 5mm thick with the text at a 2mm indentation. The overall thickness of the Memorial Plaque must be 5mm thick. The background shall have a powder coating which is a dark graphite colour, with the inscription and border embossed (cast) with a bronze colour overlaid. The Memorial Plaques shall have a powder coated lacquer on the top and must be drilled with two holes, each one centrally positioned on each short side of the Memorial Plaque in accordance with the Appendices included in the Tender Documents. The Contract Period will be for 24 months with the option to extend for a further two x twelve month periods, as per the Specific Conditions. Expressions of interest WERE received no later than before 12:00 noon on Thursday 8th December 2016. Please refer to the Tender Documents for the full specification available to download via the NEPO Portal at www.nepo.org. Queries in relation to the documents should be requested via the messaging section of the Portal no later than 7 days prior to the deadline. Additional information: Expressions of interest must be received via the NEPO Portal no later than before 12:00 nooon on Thursday 8th December 2016 and the deadline for Tender submissions is also via the NEPO Portal before 12:00 noon on Friday 9th December 2016.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d2653a7-5fec-4aed-b562-91c8b5937b2b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 7 Feb 2017 - 2 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,600 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL |
| Locality | TYNE AND WEAR |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE27 0BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | North Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Shiremoor |
| Westminster constituency | Cramlington and Killingworth |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FALON NAMEPLATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 14000000 - Mining, basic metals and related products
- 39296000 - Funeral supplies

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2017 at 13:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d2653a7-5fec-4aed-b562-91c8b5937b2b
- 28 Nov 2016 at 16:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5479784b-3b9e-4f5a-b918-8aff04bcb961
- 28 Nov 2016 at 15:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5479784b-3b9e-4f5a-b918-8aff04bcb961

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d2653a7-5fec-4aed-b562-91c8b5937b2b
  20th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5479784b-3b9e-4f5a-b918-8aff04bcb961
  28th November 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.nepoportal.org

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