This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jun 2025 at 11:02

Tender

14 Mar 2025 at 11:15

Planning

04 Jul 2024 at 08:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Moray Council involves the construction of the New Elgin Cemetery located in Elgin, Moray, with civil works classified under the industry category of 'Cemetery works'. The procurement has gone through various stages, including planning, tender, and award. As of June 2025, the award has been completed, with Pat Munro Construction Ltd selected as the supplier through an active contract valued at £2,792,614.76. The procurement method was open, encouraging free competition for businesses interested in delivering the extensive construction works, which include earthworks, road access construction, drainage, and landscaping – all designed by Ironside Farrar Limited. Interested parties should note specific ecological constraints and the presence of a high-pressure gas main near the site.

This tender offers significant opportunities for construction and civil engineering businesses looking to expand their portfolio into public sector projects. Businesses with capabilities in large-scale civil engineering works would be well-suited to compete for this tender, particularly those with experience in construction works that involve managing ecological constraints and critical infrastructural considerations. SMEs have shown interest, evident by successful bids, making it a promising opportunity for smaller enterprises to secure substantial contracts and enhance their growth prospects. The focus on quality and competitive pricing as award criteria ensures that businesses offering high standards of workmanship and value for money will have a favourable chance in winning similar projects in the future.

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Notice Title

New Elgin Cemetery Civil Works

Notice Description

Moray Council will be constructing a new Cemetery in Elgin. The cemetery design has been prepared by Ironside Farrar Limited. The works will include construction works required for the cemetery: this includes extensive earthworks, construction of NMU and road accesses, drainage installation, tree planting and removal, and grass and flower seeding. There are several constraints on the project, which include the presence of a high-pressure gas mains near the site and ecological constraints.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The works will include all construction works required for the cemetery: this includes extensive earthworks, construction of NMU and road accesses, drainage installation, tree planting and removal, and grass and flower seeding. This project is being run as an open tender, with a single supplier contracted to deliver the works as per the tender documents. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047a78
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034637-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45215400 - Cemetery works

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

45221000 - Construction work for bridges and tunnels, shafts and subways

45222000 - Construction work for engineering works except bridges, tunnels, shafts and subways

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,792,614 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
19 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Moray Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELGIN
Postcode
IV30 1BX
Postcode Area
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey

Local Authority
Moray
Electoral Ward
Elgin City North
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Pat Munro Construction Ltd

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