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title: "Cemetery and Crematorium Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029290"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WELWYN HATFIELD COUNCIL"
published: "2021-02-12"
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# Cemetery and Crematorium Maintenance

Buyer: WELWYN HATFIELD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029290

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## Summary

The Welwyn Hatfield Council is planning a new procurement process titled "Cemetery and Crematorium Maintenance," aimed at providing cemetery and cremation services. This procurement falls within the services category and is valued at £5 million. The council is currently in the planning stage, with key activities set to take place until a market consultation meeting scheduled for 11th March 2021. Interested parties are encouraged to reach out to the Procurement Manager, Andrew Harper, at a.harper@welhat.gov.uk for discussions regarding the scope of services, which may include grave digging, grounds maintenance, and the operation of a new crematorium set to be built.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the cemetery and cremation services sector, particularly those involved in grounds maintenance, horticulture, and facilities management. Companies that specialise in grave digging, cremation services, and the operation of related equipment will find this procurement especially relevant. Engaging in this process could provide a pathway for growth through the establishment of a long-term partnership with the council and contribution to the development and management of essential community services.

## Notice

Cemetery and Cremation Services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council's contract for Grave Digging and Grounds Maintenance expires at the end of May 2022 and we are looking to engage with potential bidders on the scope of a new contract. The Council is the process on building a new crematorium and is seeking market views on how this operation can be integrated into a new contract. The scope of a future service could include: * Grave digging * Grass and hedge cutting * Specialist horticultural works * Operation of the cremators * Management of the crematorium * Facilities Management (of the new crematorium). The contract is also likely to include the fitting out of an operational depot. We are seeking potential bidders views on the scope and duration of the contract and have slots available on 11th March 2021to meet (on MS Teams) with the market place. If you are interesting in meeting with the council please contract Andrew Harper, Procurement Manager by e mail: a.harper@welhat.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002857-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 May 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WELWYN HATFIELD COUNCIL |
| Locality | WELWYN GARDEN CITY |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL8 6AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Electoral ward | Handside |
| Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98371100 - Cemetery services and cremation services
- 98371110 - Cemetery services
- 98371120 - Cremation services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2021 at 06:49 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002857-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://welhat.gov.uk

## Provenance

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