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title: "DE-Bielefeld: CB/BFG/0121"
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# DE-Bielefeld: CB/BFG/0121

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, OTHER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb2f526a-0c28-4e26-a7c9-b5ebc09a0b99

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, located in Bielefeld, Germany, has awarded a contract for funeral services under the title "DE-Bielefeld: CB/BFG/0121." This procurement, classified under services and specifically focused on funeral services, was conducted through an open tender process. The contract, worth £25,400, commenced on 1st April 2017 and will continue until 31st March 2020. The tender period concluded on 28th March 2017, making key dates critical for organisations to have submitted their proposals prior to this deadline.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of funeral services, particularly those offering recovery, transfer, and preparation of the deceased, as well as documentation and disposition coordination. Companies that specialise in logistics for sensitive operations, such as recovery services, or those experienced in liaising with military authorities and local crematoriums would be well suited to compete for this contract. The nature of the services required also indicates potential growth for businesses focusing on bespoke funeral arrangements within UK military contexts and overseas territories.

## Notice

Funeral Services - the recovery and transfer of the deceased from locations within or outside the borders of Germany to the British Forces Germany (BFG) Designated Mortuary, located with Stadt Klinikum Gutersloh and other locations as defined by the Authority. it is essential that the Royal Military Police (RMP) have the means to request fast and immediate recovery of the deceased, especially when death occurs outside hospitals, in order to ensure security and integrity of potential investigative evidence for pathology purposes. The preparation of the deceased, the include (once permission to do so has been given by the RMP) the fitting and/or removal of clothing prior to viewing by the next of kin; provision for , on request from G1 Gas Comp, funeral services for local burials (in British Military Cemeteries or local cemeteries) including the provision of suitable coffins (as detailed in the Statement of Requirement (SOR); arrangement of documentation and liaison with local crematoriums as necessary. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'DE-Bielefeld: CB/BFG/0121'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/014b8c3d-942f-4ec2-93a4-fa211f5816b1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,400 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, OTHER |
| Locality | BIELEFELD |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | BF1 0AP |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DIETER QUISBROCK UBERFUHRUNGEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98371000 - Funeral services

## Release History

- 19 May 2017 at 12:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/014b8c3d-942f-4ec2-93a4-fa211f5816b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/014b8c3d-942f-4ec2-93a4-fa211f5816b1
  19th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

## Provenance

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