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title: "Queen Elizabeth II National Memorial Masterplan Design Competition"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c096"
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# Queen Elizabeth II National Memorial Masterplan Design Competition

Buyer: THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c096

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Queen Elizabeth II National Memorial Masterplan Design Competition is currently in the tender stage, with The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting as the buying organisation. The tender, labelled under the ID "ocds-h6vhtk-04c096", invites multidisciplinary teams to submit their proposals for creating a landmark memorial in London's Grade I listed St James's Park. This design competition seeks to develop a place that celebrates and honours the late Queen Elizabeth II through outstanding aesthetic quality, inclusivity, and sustainability. Key dates for this procurement include the tender period end date on 20 January 2025, followed by a second stage invitation date on 12 February 2025. The procurement category is architectural services for outdoor areas, with a revised estimated total value of £3,000,000 GBP.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for organisations in the fields of architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, and artistic design to establish or enhance their reputation by contributing to a high-profile national project. Businesses with a strong track record in creative design, project management, and interdisciplinary collaboration will be well-suited to compete in this restricted procedure competition, providing services that meet the Cabinet Office's high standards of quality and innovation. The procurement method involves an initial expression of interest phase, followed by a closed design stage for a shortlist of five competitors, allowing for a focused and competitive selection process. The winning team will also have potential for extended engagement through additional support during the construction phase.

## Notice

The Queen Elizabeth II National Memorial Masterplan Design Competition is an open search for an exceptionally dedicated and inspired multidisciplinary team to create a landmark memorial masterplan of outstanding aesthetic quality that celebrates and honours Queen Elizabeth II. Envisaged as a celebration of Elizabeth II as well as a place of reflection, the memorial project needs to tell the story of a long reign and be beautiful, inclusive and sustainable. The site traverses London's Grade I listed St James's Park from Marlborough Gate on The Mall covering land surrounding the pathway to, and including, the Blue Bridge and across to Birdcage Walk. Please see the competition website for full details and how to enter. https://competitions.malcolmreading.com/queenelizabethmemorial

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Queen Elizabeth II National Memorial Masterplan Design Competition is an open two-stage design competition comprising an Expression of Interest period followed by a closed design stage for a shortlist of five competitors. This competition is being run under the Restricted Procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) regulation 28, leading to the intended award of a services contract to the successful tenderer to deliver design services.

Renewal: The appointed design team may be required to provide continuing support during any such construction phase

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001655-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | £2,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE |
| Additional buyers | THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 35100000 - Emergency and security equipment
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71222000 - Architectural services for outdoor areas
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 92311000 - Works of art
- 92312230 - Services provided by sculptors

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2025 at 11:19 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001655-2025
- 11 Dec 2024 at 17:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040006-2024
- 27 Nov 2024 at 17:35 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038366-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/ccs
- https://competitions.malcolmreading.com/queenelizabethmemorial
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e14fc266-b42c-4fc4-9e6f-1973dbb77083
- https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/information/cyber-essentials-faqs

## Provenance

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