Award

Install weed suppressant and slate chippings in Denehurst Cemetery

ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

08 Jul 2025 at 12:01

Summary of the contracting process

Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the awarding of a contract titled "Install weed suppressant and slate chippings in Denehurst Cemetery" within the services category, specifically under slate and weed-killing services. The contract, valued at £34,462, was awarded through a direct procurement method, leveraging the NHS Framework Agreement (SBS10501). This project, executed by Groundwork Landscapes, commenced on 16th June 2025 and is set to conclude on 30th September 2025, with the work taking place in England.

This contract presents potential opportunities for businesses specialising in landscaping and outdoor environment management. Groundwork Landscapes, a small to medium enterprise (SME), highlights the suitability for similarly sized firms to participate in such direct award initiatives. Businesses with expertise in environment beautification, especially those with capabilities for managing cemetery maintenance and related services, would find such tenders beneficial for expanding their portfolio and establishing relationships with local government entities like Rochdale Council.

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Notice Title

Install weed suppressant and slate chippings in Denehurst Cemetery

Notice Description

Rochdale Council have awarded a contract via the NHS Framework Agreement (Framework agreement reference: SBS10501) to install slate chippings and weed suppressant in between approx. 500 existing Muslim graves.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a7cb3d00-ebca-40d4-a0ad-5a0d6096573c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9232e47f-f60d-46e0-98f1-85113ae2c7d2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

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


CPV Codes

44930000 - Slate

77312100 - Weed-killing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,462 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,462 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sarah Keating
Contact Email
sarah.keating@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1619121616

Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GROUNDWORK LANDSCAPES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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