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title: "Grave Digging"
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buyer: "HAILSHAM TOWN COUNCIL - MAIN NUMBER"
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# Grave Digging

Buyer: HAILSHAM TOWN COUNCIL - MAIN NUMBER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7725fc06-54c6-4bd3-98a4-b96849b7bf38

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## Summary

The Hailsham Town Council is seeking contractors for the "Grave Digging" project, responsible for maintaining two cemeteries in the Hailsham/Hellingly area in East Sussex. The procurement process is currently in the "Tender" stage, with a tender deadline set for 24th May 2024. The project falls under the industry category of "Grave-digging work" with a contract value of £35,000. The procurement method is an "Open procedure (above threshold)", and the contract period spans from 5th August 2024 to 4th August 2025.

This tender opportunity by the Hailsham Town Council offers a chance for SMEs in the works sector to compete for a significant contract specialised in grave digging. Businesses involved in construction, landscaping, and burial services may find this opportunity well-suited for business growth. The project location is within the South East region, providing local businesses with a favourable opportunity to participate in this public procurement process and contribute to the upkeep of the community's cemeteries.

## Notice

Hailsham Town Council is responsible for two cemeteries in the Hailsham/Hellingly area in East Sussex. The cemetery in Hailsham will mostly be a hand dig, but a machine dig is possible in some areas, if ground conditions are suitable. The cemetery in Hellingly is set up more for a machine dig, but some graves will have to be hand dug, due to their location. Both sites do have issues with wet areas during the winter months and any graves with in these areas will require a hand dig. All digging and grave preparation equipment will need to be supplied by the contractor. The contractor will be responsible for marking out the plot, digging/ back filling and preparation of the grave. The Council supplied shuttering will need to used in the winter months or if required at any other time in both cemeteries. The contractor will need to present for the funeral, or make arrangements with the Cemetery Manager if they are unable to be present. The Cemetery Manager or another member of staff will be present on the day of a funeral to assist the contractor if needed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c9f3e1e-180f-49e2-a395-c11919bb2ade |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Aug 2024 - 4 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| 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 | HAILSHAM TOWN COUNCIL - MAIN NUMBER |
| Locality | HAILSHAM |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN27 2AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Wealden |
| Electoral ward | Hailsham Central |
| Westminster constituency | Sussex Weald |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45112410 - Grave-digging work

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2024 at 08:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c9f3e1e-180f-49e2-a395-c11919bb2ade
- 25 Apr 2024 at 08:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c9f3e1e-180f-49e2-a395-c11919bb2ade
- 11 Apr 2024 at 11:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c9f3e1e-180f-49e2-a395-c11919bb2ade

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c9f3e1e-180f-49e2-a395-c11919bb2ade
  25th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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