Tender

Cemetery Development June 2025

COSBY PARISH COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Jun 2025 at 14:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Cosby Parish Council seeks tenders for the Cemetery Development Project scheduled for June 2025. This project involves engineering and construction works at Cosby Cemetery, Narborough Road, Leicestershire, focusing on the development of an area for the interment and scattering of ashes. The procurement method is selective, involving competitive procedure with negotiation above threshold. Bidders must submit tenders by 31st July 2025, with considerations concluding by 14th August 2025. Key deliverables include landscape design works and construction, adhering to environmental standards suitable for the rural setting. The contract, valued between £40,000 to £70,000, commences on 1st November 2025 and ends by 31st March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for landscape designers and construction businesses, especially those experienced in the development of memorial spaces and amenities. Suited for SMEs and VCSEs, this project offers avenues for showcasing environmental sensitivity in design and construction, fostering business growth through public sector linkage. The tender encourages businesses with relevant qualifications and experience in building construction work and other completion tasks, providing a platform to strengthen expertise within the local environment of Leicestershire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cemetery Development June 2025

Notice Description

Cosby Parish Council invite tenders for works to the Cemetery on Narborough Road, Cosby, Leicestershire. The work includes the development of the un-utilised area at the top left-hand corner of the cemetery to accommodate the interment of and scattering of ashes and placement of memorial plaques to those who's ashes have been scattered. It is the Parish Councils intention to provide an area solely for the interment of cremated ashes and tenders are invited from suitably qualified and / or experienced Landscape Designers and suppliers. The overall development area measures approximately 560 metres square with a large golden cypress tree in one corner taking up approximately 4 square metres. A basic design is available along with the full tender document and details of the requirements for installation of memorials is supplied. (Measurements are approximate and it is highly recommended that you take your own measurements before submitting any plans) Designs and materials should be sympathetic to the rural nature of Cosby Cemetery. The full tender document is available on the Cosby Parish Council website and interested parties are recommended to download and review the document in detail. https://www.cosbyparishcouncil.gov.uk/documents/2004727 Tender process: a) Tenders should be submitted no later than Thursday 31st July 2025 in a sealed envelope bearing "Confidential Tender - Cemetery" to the published contact details. b) Tenders should include a copy of your Public Liability Insurance, PPE policy and evidence of any accreditation. Photographic and location evidence of previous work is required. c) The Council aims to consider tenders prior to Thursday14th August 2025. d) Subject to Parish Council approval on the 14th August 2025, Bidders will be notified of the outcome within 28 days of this date. e) Any points of clarification required are to be emailed to the Parish Manager or Assistant Parish Manager only. Email clerk@cosbyparishcouncil.gov.uk f) No contact is to be made with any Parish Councillor during the tender period. Principle Scope of Works: - a) Set up of site to include any fencing required, storage required and any welfare facilities b) Creation of square plots for the interment of ashes c) Creation of DDA compliant pathways and Circular areas for the erection of Memorial Tree and Memorial Sculpture d) Installation of base suitable for Memorial Tree e) Installation of base suitable for Woodland Wing Memorial Sculpture f) Creation of two flower beds g) Installation of seven plinths for the siting of Memorial benches h) Installation of one Memorial bench (supplied) i) Natural screening to be installed to mask area from compost heap. j) All surfaces to be made good. All edges to be back filled and any holes to be filled/ covered to avoid trip hazards. k) All spoil and waste to be removed from site l) Removal of any fencing, storage & welfare facilities once all works completed

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c5bca35d-53d1-4ce6-9a2c-43ebb6257c4a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27fbfe01-003a-47f4-95ec-7c279cbbca2c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

45450000 - Other building completion work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
COSBY PARISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Les Phillimore
Contact Email
clerk@cosbyparishcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07917701390

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE8 6LT
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Cosby & South Whetstone
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Further Information

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