Tender

GB-Braintree: Grave Digging

BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Braintree District Council is seeking a contractor for grave-digging services across its cemeteries in Braintree, Bocking, Halstead, and Witham. The tender process, which follows an open procurement method, is currently at the planning stage, with a tender period that ended on 29 April 2016. The contract, valued between £50,000 and £100,000, is set to commence on 1 June 2016 and will run until 31 May 2019. The procurement mainly falls under the services category, specifically dealing with grave-digging and cemetery maintenance.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in cemetery services, landscaping, or related fields. Businesses that are equipped to demonstrate a caring and respectful approach in their operations, particularly in sensitive environments such as cemeteries, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The commitment to maintaining professional standards while also engaging with the community sets the stage for SMEs to contribute positively to the local area while growing their business footprint.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Braintree: Grave Digging

Notice Description

Braintree District Council requires a Contractor to undertake works relating to the interment of bodies within each of our four Cemeteries at Braintree, Bocking, Halstead and Witham. In carrying out such work the Contractor and his staff will exhibit a caring attitude, showing respect to both mourners and staff employed by funeral directors, and others visiting the Cemetery grounds or buildings. The Authorised Officer will decide which graves are to be machine dug and which will be hand dug. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-84257a23-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73e59f4f-9363-4499-8bbe-fe734b7ceefb
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

45112410 - Grave-digging work

45215400 - Cemetery works

98371110 - Cemetery services

98371111 - Cemetery maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2016 - 31 May 2019 2-3 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
BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRAINTREE
Postcode
CM7 9HB
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Braintree
Electoral Ward
Bocking South
Westminster Constituency
Braintree

Further Information

Notice Documents

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