Tender

The provision of grave digging for weekends and bank holidays

HYNDBURN BOROUGH COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

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26 Jan 2023 at 13:58

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23 Jan 2023 at 16:52

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23 Jan 2023 at 16:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Hyndburn Borough Council Environmental Services has issued a tender for the provision of grave digging services at weekends and bank holidays. The tender aims to cater to the Muslim community's request for more flexible burial arrangements, including short notice burials. Tenders must be submitted by Tuesday 28 February 2023. The contract period is from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2027. The total value of the contract is £240,000, with a minimum value of £60,000. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold.

This tender presents an opportunity for contractors experienced in cemetery works to grow their business. Businesses able to provide grave digging services for weekends and bank holidays in the specified location (BB5 6HA) would be well-suited to compete. The tender evaluation will consider both price and quality, providing a fair chance for businesses to showcase their capabilities. The council aims to enhance burial capacity by engaging a skilled contractor to meet the unique needs of the Muslim community in Hyndburn.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The provision of grave digging for weekends and bank holidays

Notice Description

Hyndburn Borough Council is looking for an experienced and skilled contractor to provide a grave digging service at weekends and bank holidays. Hyndburn Council would like to build capacity so it can have a more flexible approach to burials, so customers can have the choice to be buried at weekends and on bank holidays and it caters for short notice burials at weekends and bank holidays. The Council is seeking a contractor able to undertake grave digging operations for weekends and bank holidays (excluding Xmas Day and New Years day) throughout the year. Tenders will be evaluated on both a price and quality basis. Tenders should be returned to Hyndburn Borough Council (as per the tender instructions) by Tuesday 28 February 2023. For an informal chat about the proposed contract please contact: Mr. Craig Haraben tel: 01254 356200

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1ba479e6-fde9-43b1-bcb1-6a16347c1c18
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2223e5fa-dae2-4c9c-8c1a-35403a0a92f2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45215400 - Cemetery works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HYNDBURN BOROUGH COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ACCRINGTON
Postcode
BB5 0RT
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD46 East Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Hyndburn
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Hyndburn

Further Information

Notice Documents

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