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title: "The Provision and Fixing of Nabresina Limestone Service Pattern Memorials for Armed Forces Personnel"
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# The Provision and Fixing of Nabresina Limestone Service Pattern Memorials for Armed Forces Personnel

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8711d9e-1efe-49ba-b7e1-af805f9ed7af

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## Summary

The contract titled "The Provision and Fixing of Nabresina Limestone Service Pattern Memorials for Armed Forces Personnel" is issued by the Ministry of Defence, located in London, England. This procurement is classified under the goods category with a specific focus on limestone, with a contract duration of 24 months, starting from 30 October 2019 and potentially extending up to 48 months. The tender process, completed under the open procedure method, concluded on 24 September 2019. The estimated total value of the contract ranges between £1 and £46,000, with a typical requirement of 15 to 25 memorials annually, subject to change.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in memorial goods and services, particularly those who are members of the National Association of Memorial Masons or equivalent associations. Businesses capable of providing both the memorials and related services, including dispatch and fixing, may find this contract especially beneficial, as it encompasses delivery not only within the UK but also to British Overseas Territories and other regions. This is an opportunity to expand market reach within a specific niche catering to the needs of armed forces personnel and their families.

## Notice

This notice is linked to the Contract Award Notice to allow contract documents to be published: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3ee0af8-f056-4f4d-bf53-1acfbdec074b The Authority has a requirement, under a call off contract, for the provision of Nabresina Limestone Service Pattern Memorials, mainly urn plot markers, for deceased Armed Forces personnel. There may be circumstances where other materials and/or memorial dimensions may be 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 between 15 and 25 memorials per year although this could increase or decrease. The estimated total value excluding VAT is in between PS1 and PS46,000. 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/8d5ad82d-4f66-47bb-8d05-21b55359be7c |
| 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

- 44921300 - Limestone

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2019 at 10:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d5ad82d-4f66-47bb-8d05-21b55359be7c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d5ad82d-4f66-47bb-8d05-21b55359be7c
  14th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1bf40644-945e-432c-9e26-bd600d7f7b31
  Contract Documents

## Notice URLs

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3ee0af8-f056-4f4d-bf53-1acfbdec074b

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