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title: "GB-Maldon: Grave Digging"
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buyer: "MALDON DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# GB-Maldon: Grave Digging

Buyer: MALDON DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3385ead4-6da9-464c-8240-75564d8fa010

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## Summary

Maldon District Council is currently conducting a tender for grave-digging services titled "GB-Maldon: Grave Digging." This procurement, which falls within the services industry category, is located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period is set to conclude on 20th March 2017. The total estimated value of the contract is £100,000, with a minimum value of £50,000. The contract is scheduled to start on 1st April 2017 and will run until 31st March 2020.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in cemetery services, maintenance, and grave-digging work. Businesses that have experience in providing services within sensitive environments and exhibit a caring attitude towards mourners will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the expected respect and professionalism required, companies that can demonstrate their commitment to quality service in a cemetery context may find this opportunity particularly advantageous for growth.

## Notice

Grave-digging work. Cemetery works. Cemetery services. Cemetery maintenance services. Maldon District Council requires a Contractor to undertake works relating to the interment of bodies within each of our four Cemeteries at Maldon, Heybridge & Burnham-on-Crouch. In carrying out such work the Contractor and their staff will exhibit a caring attitude, showing respect to both mourners and staff employed by funeral directors, and others visiting the Cemetery grounds or buildings. The Authorised Officer will decide which graves are to be machine dug and which will be hand dug. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ec05736-e429-4c8e-8cd8-fbfe825345a0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MALDON DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | MALDON |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM9 5DL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Maldon |
| Electoral ward | Maldon North |
| Westminster constituency | Maldon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 45112410 - Grave-digging work
- 45215400 - Cemetery works
- 98371100 - Cemetery services and cremation services
- 98371110 - Cemetery services
- 98371111 - Cemetery maintenance services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2017 at 10:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ec05736-e429-4c8e-8cd8-fbfe825345a0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ec05736-e429-4c8e-8cd8-fbfe825345a0
  13th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Maldon:-Grave-Digging/AE2F7KA452
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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