Tender

Grave Digging

HAILSHAM TOWN COUNCIL - MAIN NUMBER

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25 Apr 2024 at 08:48

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25 Apr 2024 at 08:45

Tender Notice
Tender

11 Apr 2024 at 11:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Hailsham Town Council is seeking contractors for the "Grave Digging" project, responsible for maintaining two cemeteries in the Hailsham/Hellingly area in East Sussex. The procurement process is currently in the "Tender" stage, with a tender deadline set for 24th May 2024. The project falls under the industry category of "Grave-digging work" with a contract value of £35,000. The procurement method is an "Open procedure (above threshold)", and the contract period spans from 5th August 2024 to 4th August 2025.

This tender opportunity by the Hailsham Town Council offers a chance for SMEs in the works sector to compete for a significant contract specialised in grave digging. Businesses involved in construction, landscaping, and burial services may find this opportunity well-suited for business growth. The project location is within the South East region, providing local businesses with a favourable opportunity to participate in this public procurement process and contribute to the upkeep of the community's cemeteries.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grave Digging

Notice Description

Hailsham Town Council is responsible for two cemeteries in the Hailsham/Hellingly area in East Sussex. The cemetery in Hailsham will mostly be a hand dig, but a machine dig is possible in some areas, if ground conditions are suitable. The cemetery in Hellingly is set up more for a machine dig, but some graves will have to be hand dug, due to their location. Both sites do have issues with wet areas during the winter months and any graves with in these areas will require a hand dig. All digging and grave preparation equipment will need to be supplied by the contractor. The contractor will be responsible for marking out the plot, digging/ back filling and preparation of the grave. The Council supplied shuttering will need to used in the winter months or if required at any other time in both cemeteries. The contractor will need to present for the funeral, or make arrangements with the Cemetery Manager if they are unable to be present. The Cemetery Manager or another member of staff will be present on the day of a funeral to assist the contractor if needed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c9f3e1e-180f-49e2-a395-c11919bb2ade
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
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

45112410 - Grave-digging work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Aug 2024 - 4 Aug 2025 6-12 months
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
HAILSHAM TOWN COUNCIL - MAIN NUMBER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAILSHAM
Postcode
BN27 2AE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Wealden
Electoral Ward
Hailsham Central
Westminster Constituency
Sussex Weald

Further Information

Notice Documents

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