Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service
9th Floor, The Capital, Old Hall Street
Liverpool
L3 9PP
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 3454102222
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Public Procurement
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Queen Elizabeth II National Memorial Masterplan Design Competition
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71222000 - Architectural services for outdoor areas
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Queen Elizabeth II National Memorial Masterplan Design Competition will be an
open competition seeking submissions from inspired and dedicated multi-disciplinary
teams. The intention is for this to be run under Regulation 28 of the Public Contracts
Regulations 2015 which allows for a two part competition to take place under the
restricted procedure.
The memorial will honour the late Queen’s extraordinary life of service and her
contribution to the United Kingdom, Realms and the Commonwealth, offering space
for celebration as well as reflection. The competition is expected to launch in the
coming weeks.
Architects, artists, landscape architects, engineers and other related disciplines who
are interested in the initiative can find out further information on the competition via
the following link from the Malcolm Reading Consultants website
https://competitions.malcolmreading.com/queenelizabethmemorial
This PIN is being published on behalf of Cabinet Office by the Crown Commercial
Service.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 35100000 - Emergency and security equipment
- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
- 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
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee intends to launch the Queen Elizabeth II
National Memorial Masterplan Design Competition.
The late Queen, who reigned for 70 years, was an exemplary monarch and
inspiration for the United Kingdom, the Realms, and the Commonwealth.
To reflect this, a permanent memorial will be erected in St James’s Park London.
The site will include the area of St James’s Park adjacent to the Mall at Marlborough
Gate, and land surrounding the pathway down to the lake, including the Blue Bridge.
The site is close to the ceremonial route of The Mall, Buckingham Palace, the
Commonwealth Headquarters, statues of her parents and other monarchs.
The aim is to create a landmark memorial that celebrates and honours Queen
Elizabeth II and which is of outstanding aesthetic quality and of its time.
The Cabinet Office wishes to appoint an exceptionally dedicated and inspired
multidisciplinary creative team to deliver this vision.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
10 December 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This Prior Information Notice is to signal an intention to publish a Contract Notice in Find a Tender for the appointment of an exceptionally dedicated and inspired multidisciplinary creative team for the delivery of the design of the Queen Elizabeth II National Memorial Masterplan Design Competition.
The outline timetable will be set out in the Contract notice.
A Future Opportunity on contract finder can be found here: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98f1ef9c-ab2b-48d2-81c3-aae76f864dd6
The estimated date of contract publication in section II.3 is subject to change based on Cabinet Office governance approvals. The value provided in Section II.1.5 is only an estimate.
Further information on applying for the competition can be found via https://competitions.malcolmreading.com/queenelizabethmemoria
Cabinet Office reserves the right not to commence any formal procurement process, discontinue any procurement if it commences and / or not to award any Contract.
The timing of the contract publication will be subject to Cabinet Office governance approvals. Please note the value will be confirmed when the contract notice is issued.