Scope
Reference
GLA 82734
Description
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.
Total value (estimated)
- £895,000 excluding VAT
- £1,074,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 25 June 2025 to 24 December 2026
- Possible extension to 24 December 2027
- 2 years, 6 months
Description of possible extension:
Extensions are deemed unlikely and will only be required if a significant delay to the fabrication and installation of the sculpture is encountered.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
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.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71550000 - Blacksmith services
- 92312000 - Artistic services
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
In order to compete in this tender you must receive a score of at least 51 (51 and over being "Low Risk") on a Creditsafe report.
You will need to be able to demonstrate a minimum average annual turnover for the last three years of at least the average annual turnover of the requirement (£895k across the two financial years of the contract meaning a minimum turnover of £895k).
Technical ability conditions of participation
The bidder must be able to provide case studies of two examples from the previous 5 years of a similar sculpture (both in scale and material) that they have fabricated (max 1 side of A4 per example).
In addition they must be able to provide a case study of two examples (these may be from the same or different contracts from those above) of having provided planning support for similar projects (max 1 side of A4 per example).
These examples will be evaluated and scored on a pass/fail basis with all examples needing to be scored a "Pass" for your tender to be considered.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
1 May 2025, 6:00pm
Tender submission deadline
8 May 2025, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
TfL's SAP Ariba Tendering Portal:
https://s1-eu.ariba.com/Sourcing/Main/ad/selfRegistration?realm=TfL
You must be registered on the above portal to be able to submit a response. Once you have registered on the portal (following the link above) please send an email to v_AlexGordon@tfl.gov.uk confirming you wish to submit a bid and you will then be added to the ITT.
All clarification queries must also be submitted via the portal not via email.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
6 June 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Proposal | See ITT Documents |
Quality | 70% |
| Cost of planning support, fabrication and installation | See ITT Documents |
Price | 20% |
| Social Value Proposal | See ITT Documents |
Quality | 10% |
Other information
Payment terms
See tender docs
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
GLA 82734 Bronze Sculpture_ITT Documents.zip
See Tender Documents attached
Contracting authority
Greater London Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHGV-7784-TDZZ
City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way
London
E16 1ZE
United Kingdom
Email: v_AlexGordon@tfl.gov.uk
Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
Transport for London
Summary of their role in this procurement: Managing procurement on behalf of the Greater London Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHMT-6197-NWNZ
5 Endeavour Square
London
E20 1JN
United Kingdom
Email: v_AlexGordon@tfl.gov.uk
Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham