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title: "GB-Gloucester: The Provision and Fixing of Karin Granite Service Pattern Memorials"
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# GB-Gloucester: The Provision and Fixing of Karin Granite Service Pattern Memorials

Buyer: DEFENCE COMMERCIAL - HOCS4  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d53507ee-5b8b-4ca1-9577-39c57f55bfc0

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## Summary

The contract titled "GB-Gloucester: The Provision and Fixing of Karin Granite Service Pattern Memorials" was awarded to Cerrig Granite & Slate Ltd by Defence Commercial - HOCS4, based in Gloucester, United Kingdom. This procurement falls within the industry category of goods, specifically granite products. The contract duration is set for 24 months, commencing on 31st October 2019 and potentially extending up to 48 months. The estimated value of the contract is £26,000, and the award notice was published on 8th November 2019, with the procurement method being an open procedure for a call-off contract for providing memorials for Armed Forces personnel.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses involved in the memorial and stone production industry, particularly those specialising in granite products. Companies that are members of the National Association of Memorial Masons (NAMM) or equivalent associations, and registered on reputable fixing registers would be well-positioned to compete. The potential annual requirement of approximately 15 memorials, along with the ability to dispatch and fix memorials both within and outside the UK, opens avenues for sustained business engagement in a niche market.

## 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/8d8a5507-8348-40b3-bb81-eb2e92189f2b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2019 - 29 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## 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

- 8 Nov 2019 at 11:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d8a5507-8348-40b3-bb81-eb2e92189f2b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d8a5507-8348-40b3-bb81-eb2e92189f2b
  8th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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