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 2026/27. 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 - i.e (Phase 2 - Fabrication and Phase 3 - Installation) - will then be instructed through the same contract.
It should be noted while this contract award notice records two bidders as assessed and evaluated, the outcome should be understood in the context of the associated transparency notice, which provides the relevant details regarding the direct award of this contract.
Transparency Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-054061
The earliest date for signing the contract is as stated in this notice (17 September 2025).
Contract 1. Bronze Memorial Sculpture to Transatlantic Slave Trade - Planning support, Fabrication and Installation
Supplier
Contract value
- £924,000 excluding VAT
- £1,108,800 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
4 September 2025
Standstill period
- End: 16 September 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
17 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2027
- 1 year, 6 months
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The contract includes options to accommodate material costs that cannot be determined until completion of Phase 1 - Planning and Phase 2 -Fabrication. These options may involve scope adjustments or pricing variations to reflect actual requirements and market conditions at that stage.
CPV classifications
- 71550000 - Blacksmith services
- 92312000 - Artistic services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Supplier
PANGOLIN EDITIONS LIMITED
- Companies House: 03380293
4 Chapel Row
Bath
BS1 1HN
United Kingdom
Region: UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Bronze Memorial Sculpture to Transatlantic Slave Trade - Planning support, Fabrication and Installation
Contracting authority
Greater London Authority (GLA)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHGV-7784-TDZZ
City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way
London
E16 1ZE
United Kingdom
Email: shereerobinson@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: shereerobinson@tfl.gov.uk
Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham