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St Helens Cemetery Provision of Plinths for Burials and Cremations

ST.HELENS COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jul 2025 at 13:00

Award Notice
Award

30 Jun 2025 at 15:30

Award Notice
Tender

12 Feb 2025 at 16:49

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

St.Helens Council has completed the procurement process for the "St Helens Cemetery Provision of Plinths for Burials and Cremations" project, classified under CPV code 45000000 for construction work. The procurement, initiated as an open procedure, aimed at constructing strip concrete plinths to enable the placement of headstones. With a total project value of £60,000, the tender period concluded on 27th February 2025, and the contract was awarded on 27th June 2025. The project location covers various regions across the UK, including the North East, North West, and London, among others. The awarded contract to Horticon Ltd, commencing on 21st July 2025 and ending on 29th August 2025, was valued at £55,900.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction, particularly SMEs as the procurement highlights suitability for such enterprises. With St.Helens Council as the buying authority, businesses offering expertise in constructing cemetery infrastructure could leverage this opportunity to build a portfolio in the public sector. The wide regional scope of the project allows businesses with a versatile operational range to compete, aiming to expand their presence in various parts of England. Engaging in this contract offers a gateway to future opportunities with governmental bodies, setting a precedent for continued growth in the public works arena.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

St Helens Cemetery Provision of Plinths for Burials and Cremations

Notice Description

Construction of Strip Concrete Plinths to enable the placement of headstones.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0c5646f9-32b2-4ad9-a681-6e4952129dc1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/837e8b93-340a-4e5c-9cd4-dfc54da378fa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST.HELENS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HORTICON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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