Award

Supply and Installation of Burial Chambers

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Jul 2023 at 14:54

Tender

26 Apr 2023 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the supply and installation of burial chambers. The Council, responsible for two crematoria and nine cemeteries, sought to provide cremation and burial services to residents. The procurement stage was a tender, with a focus on cemetery services. The opportunity was awarded to Gem Precast Ltd, with a contract value of £268,000 signed on July 18, 2023. The location for supply and installation is in Sandwell, United Kingdom.

This public procurement tender for burial chambers offers opportunities for businesses in the cemetery services industry. Businesses providing cemetery services, burial chamber supply and installation, and related memorial services would find this tender well-suited for competition. The Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal was used for procurement responses and offers a chance for suppliers, particularly SMEs like Gem Precast Ltd, to engage with the Council. The Council aims to create lasting memorials in a respectful environment, prioritizing quality and pricing criteria, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses in the relevant sector.

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Notice Title

Supply and Installation of Burial Chambers

Notice Description

Sandwell MBC (the Council) has two crematoria and nine cemeteries for which it is responsible, providing a service to the residents of Sandwell and from other local areas, where they can access appropriate means for the cremation and burial of the deceased. Crematoria and cemeteries also act as places where bereaved families and friends can have various lasting memorials erected in a peaceful and respectful setting to commemorate their loved ones. To support this, the Council had an on-going requirement for the supply and installation of Burial Chambers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Sandwell MBC (the Council) has two crematoria and nine cemeteries for which it is responsible, providing a service to the residents of Sandwell and from other local areas, where they can access appropriate means for the cremation and burial of the deceased. Crematoria and cemeteries also act as places where bereaved families and friends can have various lasting memorials erected in a peaceful and respectful setting to commemorate their loved ones. To support this, the Council hads an on-going requirement for the supply & installation of Burial Chambers. Additional information: The Council proposes to enter into a Contract for an initial term of Four (4) years

Renewal: The contract will be re-tendered in 4 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c448
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020992-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

45215400 - Cemetery works

98371110 - Cemetery services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£235,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£235,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£268,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
11 Jun 2023 - 31 May 2027 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Neil Whitehouse
Contact Email
michelle_hackwood@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDBURY
Postcode
B69 3DB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG37 Sandwell

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GEM PRECAST

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