Planning

Cemetery and Crematorium Maintenance

WELWYN HATFIELD COUNCIL

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Planning

12 Feb 2021 at 06:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Welwyn Hatfield Council is planning a new procurement process titled "Cemetery and Crematorium Maintenance," aimed at providing cemetery and cremation services. This procurement falls within the services category and is valued at £5 million. The council is currently in the planning stage, with key activities set to take place until a market consultation meeting scheduled for 11th March 2021. Interested parties are encouraged to reach out to the Procurement Manager, Andrew Harper, at a.harper@welhat.gov.uk for discussions regarding the scope of services, which may include grave digging, grounds maintenance, and the operation of a new crematorium set to be built.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the cemetery and cremation services sector, particularly those involved in grounds maintenance, horticulture, and facilities management. Companies that specialise in grave digging, cremation services, and the operation of related equipment will find this procurement especially relevant. Engaging in this process could provide a pathway for growth through the establishment of a long-term partnership with the council and contribution to the development and management of essential community services.

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Notice Title

Cemetery and Crematorium Maintenance

Notice Description

Cemetery and Cremation Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council's contract for Grave Digging and Grounds Maintenance expires at the end of May 2022 and we are looking to engage with potential bidders on the scope of a new contract. The Council is the process on building a new crematorium and is seeking market views on how this operation can be integrated into a new contract. The scope of a future service could include: * Grave digging * Grass and hedge cutting * Specialist horticultural works * Operation of the cremators * Management of the crematorium * Facilities Management (of the new crematorium). The contract is also likely to include the fitting out of an operational depot. We are seeking potential bidders views on the scope and duration of the contract and have slots available on 11th March 2021to meet (on MS Teams) with the market place. If you are interesting in meeting with the council please contract Andrew Harper, Procurement Manager by e mail: a.harper@welhat.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029290
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002857-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98371100 - Cemetery services and cremation services

98371110 - Cemetery services

98371120 - Cremation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 May 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELWYN HATFIELD COUNCIL
Contact Name
Andrew Harper
Contact Email
a.harper@welhat.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1707357371

Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL8 6AE
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

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