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Proposed New Build Cemetery, Kilbirnie

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by North Ayrshire Council involves the construction of a new cemetery in Kilbirnie. The contracting authority, based in Irvine, requires a comprehensive project that includes the creation of burial lairs, headstone plinths, roads, car parking, landscaping, and associated facilities. This falls under the works category within the public services industry, specifically aligned with cemetery construction. The open tender procedure concluded with the contract award on 30th September 2025, and the contract is valued at £1,104,667.18. This project, initially tendered with an electronic submission method, adheres to a timeline from 1st September 2025 to 3rd July 2026, with a subsequent 12-month defects liability period to ensure quality and compliance.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in construction, landscaping, and infrastructure services, particularly those looking to engage with local or regional government projects. The requirement for community benefits, such as promoting job opportunities within North Ayrshire and providing work experience placements, further augments business growth, especially for SMEs and enterprises focusing on sustainable development. Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality public service projects and those interested in fostering local economic growth and community engagement initiatives will find this contract particularly aligned with their strategic objectives.

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Notice Title

Proposed New Build Cemetery, Kilbirnie

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council requires a contractor to build a new cemetery which will be located in Kilbirnie. This will include a welfare facility and garage, service yard, burial lairs, headstone plinths, paths, roads, car parking, soft landscaping and boundary fencing together with associated drainage and external services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement was progressed as an open quick quote via PCS-Tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000802743
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP540278
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45210000 - Building construction work

45215000 - Construction work for buildings relating to health and social services, for crematoriums and public conveniences

45215300 - Construction work for crematoriums

45215400 - Cemetery works

98371100 - Cemetery services and cremation services

98371110 - Cemetery services

98371111 - Cemetery maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,104,667 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 3 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
murraythompson@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1294324220

Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

D. MCLAUGHLIN & SONS LIMITED - T/A MCLAUGHLIN CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533397
    Proposed New Build Cemetery, Kilbirnie - North Ayrshire Council requires a contractor to build a new cemetery which will be located in Kilbirnie. This will include a welfare facility and garage, service yard, burial lairs, headstone plinths, paths, roads, car parking, soft landscaping and boundary fencing together with associated drainage and external services. The anticipated contract start date is 1st September 2025 until 3rd July 2026. Thereafter, the 12 months defects liability period will commence.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP540278
    Proposed New Build Cemetery, Kilbirnie - North Ayrshire Council requires a contractor to build a new cemetery which will be located in Kilbirnie. This will include a welfare facility and garage, service yard, burial lairs, headstone plinths, paths, roads, car parking, soft landscaping and boundary fencing together with associated drainage and external services.

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