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title: "GB-Braintree: Grave Digging"
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# GB-Braintree: Grave Digging

Buyer: BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84257a23-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

Braintree District Council is seeking a contractor for grave-digging services across its cemeteries in Braintree, Bocking, Halstead, and Witham. The tender process, which follows an open procurement method, is currently at the planning stage, with a tender period that ended on 29 April 2016. The contract, valued between £50,000 and £100,000, is set to commence on 1 June 2016 and will run until 31 May 2019. The procurement mainly falls under the services category, specifically dealing with grave-digging and cemetery maintenance.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in cemetery services, landscaping, or related fields. Businesses that are equipped to demonstrate a caring and respectful approach in their operations, particularly in sensitive environments such as cemeteries, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The commitment to maintaining professional standards while also engaging with the community sets the stage for SMEs to contribute positively to the local area while growing their business footprint.

## Notice

Braintree District Council requires a Contractor to undertake works relating to the interment of bodies within each of our four Cemeteries at Braintree, Bocking, Halstead and Witham. In carrying out such work the Contractor and his 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/73e59f4f-9363-4499-8bbe-fe734b7ceefb |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2016 - 31 May 2019 |
| 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 | BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRAINTREE |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM7 9HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Braintree |
| Electoral ward | Bocking South |
| Westminster constituency | Braintree |
| 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
- 98371110 - Cemetery services
- 98371111 - Cemetery maintenance services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73e59f4f-9363-4499-8bbe-fe734b7ceefb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73e59f4f-9363-4499-8bbe-fe734b7ceefb
  5th April 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Braintree:-Grave-Digging/535365K75X
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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