--- title: "The Provision and Fixing of Karin Granite Service Pattern Memorials" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7fbefcaa-243f-49e3-a551-2234f30f7b64" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7fbefcaa-243f-49e3-a551-2234f30f7b64" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7fbefcaa-243f-49e3-a551-2234f30f7b64.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7fbefcaa-243f-49e3-a551-2234f30f7b64.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2019-11-14" --- # The Provision and Fixing of Karin Granite Service Pattern Memorials Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7fbefcaa-243f-49e3-a551-2234f30f7b64 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7fbefcaa-243f-49e3-a551-2234f30f7b64) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7fbefcaa-243f-49e3-a551-2234f30f7b64.json) ## Summary The public procurement process for the provision and fixing of Karin Granite Service Pattern Memorials is initiated by the Ministry of Defence, located in London, England. This contract, valued between £1 and £55,000, is classified under the granite industry category. The contract period commenced on 30th October 2019 and will run for 24 months, with the potential for extension up to 48 months. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender was awarded on 29th October 2019. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the memorial stone sector, particularly those that can supply granite memorials and meet specific accreditation criteria. Companies that are members of the National Association of Memorial Masons or similar associations and are registered with recognised fixing registers will be well-suited to compete. Given the estimated annual requirement of around 15 memorials, businesses can anticipate potential growth in their operations while contributing to the commemoration of Armed Forces personnel. ## Notice This notice is linked to the Contract Award Notice -https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d8a5507-8348-40b3-bb81-eb2e92189f2b in order to publish the Contract Documents. The Authority has a potential requirement, under a call off contract, for the provision of Karin Granite Service Pattern Memorials, mainly headstones, including bases, for deceased Armed Forces personnel. There may be circumstances where other materials and/or memorial dimensions maybe 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 15 memorials per year although this could increase or decrease. The estimated total value excluding VAT is in between PS1 and PS55,000. 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). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08d300b6-2e3c-40d2-8f97-4f0d77d157bf | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Nov 2019 | | Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 29 Oct 2019 | | Contract period | 30 Oct 2019 - 31 Oct 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1 | | 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2HB | | 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CERRIG GRANITE & SLATE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 44912100 - Granite ## Release History - 14 Nov 2019 at 10:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08d300b6-2e3c-40d2-8f97-4f0d77d157bf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08d300b6-2e3c-40d2-8f97-4f0d77d157bf 14th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2356d5b6-eee0-49c4-bd09-79556336cbf6 Contract Documents ## Notice URLs - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d8a5507-8348-40b3-bb81-eb2e92189f2b ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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