Tender

Cemetery Maintenance Contract

BILTON PARISH COUNCIL

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Tender

30 Dec 2025 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

Bilton Parish Council is seeking tenders for a Cemetery Maintenance Contract, with the procurement process currently at the tender stage. This contract focuses on horticultural services within the Parish Cemetery and Closed Churchyard in Bilton, United Kingdom, covering regions such as UKC, UKD, UKE, and others across the UK. The work involves regular grass cutting, weed control, hedge trimming, and maintaining the appearance of the cenotaph outside the cemetery gates. Interested parties must submit their applications by 2nd February 2026, as contracts are set to commence on 1st March 2026 and conclude on 30th November 2026, with potential for renewal subject to approval.

This tender represents a robust opportunity for businesses in horticultural and maintenance services seeking to expand within the public sector. Companies that manage similar landscaping and grounds maintenance contracts will find this opportunity particularly suitable. With an emphasis on both competitive pricing and service quality, businesses that demonstrate proven expertise through references and adhere to the Additional Classification codes stand a favourable chance. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) assessed upon application are also encouraged to apply, providing a stepping stone for growth in broader market segments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cemetery Maintenance Contract

Notice Description

Bilton Parish Council invites tenders for the carrying out of cemetery maintenance within the Parish Cemetery and Closed Churchyard. The schedule of works includes: 18 cuts to main church and adjacent cemetery during the growing period, to include the collection of mower clippings and strimming to all headstones and kerbs. Clippings to be removed from sight. 3 cuts to all hedges - pre, mid and end season prunes are needed, all brash removed from site. 9 cuts to rear grassed area, clippings to be spread for neat appearance. Monthly weed control applications (9 in total) to all required areas to include gravel paths, kerbs and building perimeters, planted and hedge borders and selective grave areas. Full site litter pick upon every visit, litter to be placed in onsite bin. The levelling of graves as needed and to include the supplying of top soil and seed. Crown lifting to any branches or tree limbs as required, brash to be removed from site. Maintain external cenotaph as required for appearance (located just outside of cemetery gates)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions to contracts will be based on obtaining a quote from chosen supplier and subject to discussion and approval from full council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fe2b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086439-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£8,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BILTON PARISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Carris Mallinson
Contact Email
clerk@biltonparishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
01482 811234

Buyer Location

Locality
BILTON
Postcode
HU11 4AA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Mid Holderness
Westminster Constituency
Beverley and Holderness

Further Information

Notice Documents

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