Tender

Grave Digging & Related Services

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Feb 2025 at 18:39

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has initiated an open tender process for the project titled "Grave Digging & Related Services." This procurement falls within the industry category of grave-digging work and grounds maintenance services (CPV codes 45112410 and 77314000). The services are required within the Yorkshire and the Humber region, specifically across the district's 24 cemeteries. Key dates include the tender end date on 17 March 2025, and the contract period from 1 May 2025 to 30 April 2029. The tender is currently in the active stage of the procurement process.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for experienced contractors skilled in multi-faith grave preparations and grounds maintenance to collaborate with a local authority, driving business growth through continuous ad-hoc service requirements over a fixed term of four years. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply. The required contractor must adhere to current statutory legislation and operational guidelines, ensuring a high standard of service. This opportunity is ideal for businesses capable of providing reliable and efficient grave-digging services, underpinned by a strong understanding of health and safety regulations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grave Digging & Related Services

Notice Description

The Councils Bereavement Service have an in-house team who dig / construct graves and maintain the districts cemeteries but at times the Council require additional support with this service therefor requires suitably qualified and experienced Contractors to provide grave digging and additional works on an ad-hoc basis within the Councils 24 cemeteries which are located throughout the Bradford district Due to the diverse communities throughout Bradford, it is vital you have experience preparing graves for multi faith burials. The Contractor shall conform to all current statutory legislation / regulations for the type of works been delivered and adhere to the operational and working methods of the following as a minimum: * Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management's (I.C.C.M.) document 'Code of Safe Working Practices for Cemeteries'. * The Local Authorities Cemeteries Order 1977 * Health & Safety at Work Legislation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-88155401-9773-42ad-9186-b4798d19cc35
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77ac8fc1-2d18-4479-a897-251a5dec5b7a
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

45112410 - Grave-digging work

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2029 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
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Further Information

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