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WHC - Memorial Safety Testing

WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Oct 2025 at 09:13

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

01 Sep 2025 at 10:46

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has undertaken a procurement process for a contract titled "WHC - Memorial Safety Testing," focusing on building inspection services within the local government sector. Located in Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom, the procurement method was an open competition below threshold, structured to secure experienced entities capable of conducting safety inspections for memorials in cemeteries and churchyards. The procurement process reached its award stage on 20th October 2025, with Greenbridge Designs Ltd being the selected supplier. The contract commence date is set for 3rd November 2025 and has an initial five-year term with the possibility of a five-year extension. The total contract value is £48,746, with an additional gross amount of £58,495.20.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in safety testing and maintenance services, especially those familiar with health and safety regulations within memorial settings. Companies that can demonstrate a strong track record in building and memorial inspections are well positioned to benefit from this contract. The contract's provision for extensions offers long-term business growth and stable revenue streams for the successful bidder, making it ideal for medium to large enterprises seeking to expand their portfolio in the public sector. The weighted evaluation criteria of 60% on price and 40% on quality suggest importance placed on competitive pricing alongside service quality, favouring companies that can offer both efficiency and expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WHC - Memorial Safety Testing

Notice Description

We are seeking a qualified and experienced company to undertake memorial safety testing across our cemeteries and churchyards. The selected contractor will be responsible for inspecting the safety of memorials in accordance with industry standards and health and safety regulations. The specification in Schedule 2 confirms the sites and locations for which safety testing will be required over the duration of the contract. The Council will submit orders for safety testing from time to time. The contract will commence on 3rd November 2025 and continue for an initial period of 5 years with a possible 5-year extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059125
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066593-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71315400 - Building-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,746 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
23 Oct 2025 - 23 Oct 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@welhat.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GREENBRIDGE DESIGNS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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