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title: "Bronze Memorial Sculpture to Transatlantic Slave Trade - Planning support, Fabrication and Installation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fe4d"
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# Bronze Memorial Sculpture to Transatlantic Slave Trade - Planning support, Fabrication and Installation

Buyer: GREATER LONDON AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fe4d

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## Summary

The Greater London Authority (GLA) is overseeing a tender for the planning support, fabrication, and installation of a bronze memorial sculpture titled "The Wake", created by artist Khaleb Brooks. This project commemorates enslaved Africans trafficked during the transatlantic slave trade. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with key dates including the tender period ending on 8 May 2025 and the award period concluding by 6 June 2025. The project is to be delivered in London, UK, and falls under the industry categories of blacksmith and artistic services. The estimated value of the contract is £895,000, and the procurement method is an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in sculpture fabrication, particularly those with experience in large-scale bronze artworks. Companies with expertise in planning and installation support are also well-suited to compete. The multi-phase project begins with securing planning permission, followed by the actual fabrication and installation, ensuring extended engagement for the selected business. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, provided they meet the financial and technical criteria, such as demonstrating relevant project experience and financial stability. This opportunity can facilitate business growth through high-profile public commissions and collaborations with prominent public authorities.

## Notice

The Greater London Authority (GLA) is seeking a fabricator to produce a new bronze artwork called, "The Wake" created by artist Khaleb Brooks, a new memorial to honour enslaved Africans who were trafficked as part of the transatlantic slave trade, and their descendants, due to be unveiled in August 2026. The fabricator will work in consultation with with the artist and the commissioner, the Greater London Authority. Before fabrication of the statue can commence, planning permission will need to be secured for the installation. The planning application will be drawn up and submitted by an architect with the fabricator supporting this process. The fabricator will therefore be awarded the first stage (Phase 1 - Planning Support) initially and then if (as is expected) the application is successful the second stage - ie (Phase 2 - Fabrication and Phase 3 - Installation) - will then be instructed through the same contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Initial contract will be for the first stage where the supplier will provide planning support to the architects making the planning application. If the application is successful then the second stage of the requirement (fabrication and installation) will be instructed.

Renewal: Extensions are deemed unlikely and will only be required if a significant delay to the fabrication and installation of the sculpture is encountered.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013472-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Jun 2025 - 24 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £895,000 |
| Lots value | £895,000 |
| 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 | GREATER LONDON AUTHORITY |
| Additional buyers | TRANSPORT FOR LONDON |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E16 1ZE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 71550000 - Blacksmith services
- 92312000 - Artistic services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2025 at 15:18 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013472-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013472-2025
  7th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-514
  See Tender Documents attached

## Notice URLs

- https://s1-eu.ariba.com/Sourcing/Main/ad/selfRegistration?realm=TfL
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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