Tender

Cemetery Maintenance Contract

COLEFORD TOWN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

11 Feb 2025 at 14:27

Tender Notice
Tender

03 Feb 2025 at 21:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Coleford Town Council is seeking submissions for a Cemetery Maintenance Contract in Coleford, GL16 8BQ. This tender falls under the industry category of cemetery maintenance services (CPV code 98371111). The procurement is currently in the Tender Amendment stage, with the initial tender published on 3rd February 2025 and the amended tender notice published on 11th February 2025. The submission deadline is set for 12:00 PM on 5th March 2025. The contract will span from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027. The procurement method used is an open procedure, specifically designed for tenders below the threshold, and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Businesses involved in landscaping and ecological maintenance stand to benefit significantly from this contract, as it involves regular inspection, grass cutting, weed treatment, and pruning based on detailed management plans. The scope of work ensures a steady flow of tasks and opportunities to showcase quality service over the contract duration. This tender is particularly well-suited for SMEs in the landscaping sector who can meet the detailed requirements and have the capability to engage in ecological management practices. Successful bidders will gain a foothold in public sector contracts and enhance their portfolio with a long-term engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cemetery Maintenance Contract

Notice Description

Submissions in paper format to Coleford Town Council office: 4, Mushet Walk, Coleford GL16 8BQ Schedule of Tasks Cemetery Maintenance Based on the Landscape and Ecological Management Plan (LEMP) and Landscape Management and Maintenance Plan (LMMP) * Weekly site inspection for any damage, or changes in condition of vegetation, reporting any issues to the council office * Cutting across growing season, to maintain a length of grass in accordance with the LMMP * Strimming grass around the trees and in front of the fence, and removing all arisings * Spot treatment of any invasive weeds with a non-toxic, insect-friendly weed killer. * Natural Burial Ground grass and designated wildlife area grass is removed from scope. * Annual reseeding of any damaged areas of grass using appropriate grass seed * Annual cut of one side and top of the boundary planting against the fence * Annual cut of two sides and top of the boundary hedge in the Cemetery bordering the Natural Burial Ground * Annual cut of two sides and top of the boundary hedge in Natural Burial Ground * Annual removal of woody weeds such as brambles from within the boundary shrub planting * Annual pruning of the shrubs in the centre of the site, according to species, and removing any arisings * Mole treatment as required to minimise the visual presence of mole activity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/684398df-83ab-4cf8-bbf2-211276cb246c
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98371111 - Cemetery maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
COLEFORD TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLEFORD
Postcode
GL16 8BQ
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Forest of Dean
Electoral Ward
Coleford
Westminster Constituency
Forest of Dean

Further Information

Notice Documents

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