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22 Jun 2026 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Rutland County Council is initiating a public procurement process titled "Kilburn Grave Digging," focusing on excavating and earthmoving services at Kilburn Road Cemetery, Oakham. This tender falls under the works category and is classified within the sub-central government authority. The open competition process encourages electronic submissions and welcomes small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 3rd July 2026 and the tender period closing on 31st July 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st October 2026 and conclude on 30th September 2028, with a valuation of £12,000 exclusive of VAT.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in excavation and earthmoving work, particularly those based in the United Kingdom looking to expand their footprint in the public sector. SMEs with competitive pricing strategies and a robust approach to quality will find themselves well-positioned, given the tender's emphasis on a 60% quality and 40% price evaluation criteria. Engaging in this project not only offers direct business growth but also enhances visibility and credentials in public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Kilburn Grave Digging

Notice Description

For the digging and preparation of burial plots at Kilburn Road Cemetery in Oakham.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ba4b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058601-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OAKHAM
Postcode
LE15 6HP
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

Local Authority
Rutland
Electoral Ward
Oakham South
Westminster Constituency
Rutland and Stamford

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