--- title: "The Provision and Fixing of Portland Stone Service Pattern Memorials" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b4914485-3310-4930-b42b-df5df3ee1555" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b4914485-3310-4930-b42b-df5df3ee1555" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b4914485-3310-4930-b42b-df5df3ee1555.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b4914485-3310-4930-b42b-df5df3ee1555.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2019-11-13" --- # The Provision and Fixing of Portland Stone Service Pattern Memorials Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4914485-3310-4930-b42b-df5df3ee1555 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b4914485-3310-4930-b42b-df5df3ee1555) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b4914485-3310-4930-b42b-df5df3ee1555.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is seeking suppliers for the 'Provision and Fixing of Portland Stone Service Pattern Memorials', primarily for the production of headstones for deceased armed forces personnel. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically categorised as Limestone. The contract, valued between £1 and £310,000 excluding VAT, will run for an initial duration of 24 months, with the option to extend for up to an additional 24 months. Suppliers must meet strict qualification criteria, including membership in the National Association of Memorial Masons or similar. The tender has completed its period, which ended on 24 September 2019, and the award was published on 13 November 2019. This contract presents a valuable opportunity for specialised businesses in the memorial stone industry, particularly those capable of providing high-quality materials and installation services. Firms that are members of the relevant associations and recognised fixing registers are best positioned to apply. The tender could support the growth of SMEs around the UK and beyond, as the scope includes delivery and installation services both domestically and internationally, potentially increasing demand for skilled craftsmen and associated services in this niche market. ## Notice The requirement, under a call-off contract, is for the provision of Portland Stone Service Pattern Memorials (in best quality Basebed Portland Stone), 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 60 memorials per year although this could increase or decrease. The estimated total value excluding VAT is in between 1 GBP and 310 000 GBP. 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). This award notice is linked to the award notice at this link https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00cde3b0-eb3a-4dfc-a471-1c49d61d8013 and has been published to include the contract documents. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e3e0dda-ba5a-4e24-906c-24d76a4cbd74 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 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 - 44921300 - Limestone ## Release History - 13 Nov 2019 at 13:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e3e0dda-ba5a-4e24-906c-24d76a4cbd74 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e3e0dda-ba5a-4e24-906c-24d76a4cbd74 13th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/13ceecb5-eab0-4d8a-bf09-fa13d08ae6ce ## Notice URLs - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00cde3b0-eb3a-4dfc-a471-1c49d61d8013 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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