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Framework Agreement for Memorial Inspections and Repairs

STAFFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

10 Apr 2026 at 08:55

Tender

07 Nov 2025 at 11:48

Summary of the contracting process

Stafford Borough Council has finalised a Framework Agreement with MEMSAFE LIMITED for the inspection and repair of memorials within its three operational cemeteries, located in Stafford, United Kingdom. This procurement, titled "Framework Agreement for Memorial Inspections and Repairs," falls under the industry category of "Historical monument or memorial construction work." This agreement was initiated through an open procurement method and completed with the contract signed on 31st March 2026, commencing on 13th April 2026 and set to end on 12th April 2028, with potential renewals extending to 2030. The project value is set at £100,000, with an overarching gross amount of £120,000. The process did not require reopening competition, configuring it specifically as a direct award approach under a closed framework agreement.

This tender provides significant potential for SME contractors and organisations registered with industry recognised bodies such as NAMM or BRAMM, given the immediate need for adhering to stringent industry regulations in restoration and safety compliance of memorials. With a substantial budget dedicated to "works" under the main procurement category, businesses focusing on construction, safety assessments, and repair services of historical monuments can find opportunities to expand and solidify their portfolio by providing specialised services. Meeting the criteria of having relevant insurances, health and safety accreditations, along with environmental and price efficiency, ensures businesses are well-positioned to benefit from engaging in such municipal projects. This tender not only routes businesses towards community-enhancing projects but also facilitates growth through long-term collaborative possibilities with local governing bodies.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for Memorial Inspections and Repairs

Notice Description

Stafford Borough Council has awarded a Framework Agreement to undertake inspection and repairs to all memorials within its three current operational cemeteries. Lot 1 Inspection and Repairs - The inspections are to identify any un-safe memorials which as a whole or any component of that memorial which does not comply with current industry regulations. If a memorial fails at any point in either the visual inspection or force tests, repairs to make it safe must be carried out immediately. In cases of memorials identified as requiring repairs; all works must be carried out immediately. All repairs must comply with all current industry recognised practices (NAMM code of practice).

Lot Information

Inspection and Repairs

Renewal: 2 x 1 years (1st March 2028 - 28th February 2029) and (1st March 2029 - 28th February 2030)

Remedial Works

Stafford Borough Council, on rare occasion, is required to cap shallow graves following an internment to ensure the current Burial ACT from 1857 and is also part of the Local Authorities Cemeteries Order 1977 (LACO).

Renewal: 2 x 1 years (1st March 2028 - 28th February 2029) and (1st March 2029 - 28th February 2030)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dca4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032666-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45212314 - Historical monument or memorial construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 3AQ
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEMSAFE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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