--- title: "GB-Gloucester: The Provision and Fixing of Karin Granite Service Pattern Memorials" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8e89e628-f38c-415c-8392-f98ae95ed244" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8e89e628-f38c-415c-8392-f98ae95ed244" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8e89e628-f38c-415c-8392-f98ae95ed244.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8e89e628-f38c-415c-8392-f98ae95ed244.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFENCE COMMERCIAL - HOCS4" published: "2019-08-14" --- # GB-Gloucester: The Provision and Fixing of Karin Granite Service Pattern Memorials Buyer: DEFENCE COMMERCIAL - HOCS4 Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e89e628-f38c-415c-8392-f98ae95ed244 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8e89e628-f38c-415c-8392-f98ae95ed244) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8e89e628-f38c-415c-8392-f98ae95ed244.json) ## Summary The Defence Commercial - HOCS4 is initiating a procurement process for "The Provision and Fixing of Karin Granite Service Pattern Memorials" located in Gloucester, UK. This open tender aims to fulfil a potential annual requirement of 15 memorials for deceased Armed Forces personnel, with a total estimated contract value ranging from £10,000 to £113,000. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 24 September 2019, and the intended contract period starts on 31 October 2019, lasting for 24 months with options for extension up to 48 months. This opportunity is particularly suitable for businesses specialising in granite products, memorial services, and related logistics, especially those that are members of recognised industry associations such as the National Association of Memorial Masons (NAMM). The successful contractor will be responsible for the provision, dispatch, and fixing of memorials both within the UK and overseas, presenting a niche market for businesses capable of adhering to the specific requirements outlined in the tender documents. ## Notice The Provision and Fixing of Karin Granite Service Pattern Memorials for Armed Forces Personnel. 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. 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 YZN7D6GYU8. 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 Karin Granite Service Pattern Memorials'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6a0e772-4a95-4670-8df5-d008c141575e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | 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 - 44912100 - Granite ## Release History - 14 Aug 2019 at 15:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6a0e772-4a95-4670-8df5-d008c141575e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6a0e772-4a95-4670-8df5-d008c141575e 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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