--- title: "Cemetery and Allotment Maintenance Contract" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0299b7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0299b7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0299b7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0299b7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GREAT BADDOW PARISH COUNCIL" published: "2021-03-09" --- # Cemetery and Allotment Maintenance Contract Buyer: GREAT BADDOW PARISH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0299b7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0299b7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0299b7.json) ## Summary The Great Baddow Parish Council is actively seeking tenders for the "Cemetery and Allotment Maintenance Contract," aimed at providing horticultural services at the Lawn Cemetery and Allotment site located in Great Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 6 April 2021. The contract is valued at £40,000 for a duration of 1,080 days, potentially including a one-year extension option. Interested parties are required to submit their tenders in writing, with clarification on specific service tasks to be performed, such as grass cutting and waste management. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the landscaping and grounds maintenance sectors, particularly those experienced in cemetery and allotment upkeep. Companies that specialise in horticultural services, resource management, and have the capacity to manage ongoing maintenance contracts would be well-positioned to compete. Collaboration with local suppliers for materials and expertise in compliance with local regulations will also enhance the prospects of successful bidders. ## Notice Great Baddow Parish Council is seeking to enter into a fixed price contract for the provision of Grounds Maintenance to its Lawn Cemetery and Allotment site at Galleywood and Great Baddow Lawn Cemetery, Vicarage Lane, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 7SU The works required are as follows but are not exhaustive: 1. Cut all grass areas in the cemetery including the new extension and mound across the top end of the cemetery. 2. Mow with hand mower/strim around all headstones. 3. Mow with hand mower/strim in and around the cremated remains plots. 4. Strim all hedge and fence lines to keep the areas neat and tidy. 5. Level and seed/re-turf plots after funerals. The plots will be notified by the Grounds office. Topsoil, grass seed/turfs and other necessary materials will be supplied by the Parish Council. 6. Level graves and top up sunken graves. The plots will be notified by the Grounds office. Topsoil, grass seed/turfs and other necessary materials will be supplied by the Parish Council. 7. Collect all dead wreaths and dead flowers from all graves and cremated remains plots. This should be done on a weekly basis. The matter collected can be disposed of on-site in a trade waste bin. This will be carried out with reference to the Parish Council's Cemetery Regulations, particularly 9 and 16, and any other appropriate regulation. 8. Check all litter bins and empty into the trade waste bin when necessary. Tidy the area around the bins. This should be done on a weekly basis. Collection of the trade waste is on Fridays 9. Edge all the cremated remains plots. This should be undertaken with a lawn edging tool or other appropriate tool. 10. Hoe and keep weed-free all flower and rose beds. 11. Lightly trim and tidy all hedges - Beech, Yew and Native 12. Cut all common paths on the adjacent Allotment Site. Also, strim vacant plots as notified by the Grounds office. Further guidance and details regarding the contract can be found on the Parish Council's website. To apply please send your tender to the Parish Clerk, Mrs Clare Milligan, at Great Baddow Parish Council. These can be sent via email however a hard copy will also be required. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Great Baddow Parish Council is seeking to enter into a fixed price contract for the provision of Grounds Maintenance to its Lawn Cemetery and Allotment site at Galleywood and Great Baddow Lawn Cemetery, Vicarage Lane, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 7SU The works required are as follows but are not exhaustive: 1. Cut all grass areas in the cemetery including the new extension and mound across the top end of the cemetery. 2. Mow with hand mower/strim around all headstones. 3. Mow with hand mower/strim in and around the cremated remains plots. 4. Strim all hedge and fence lines to keep the areas neat and tidy. 5. Level and seed/re-turf plots after funerals. The plots will be notified by the Grounds office. Topsoil, grass seed/turfs and other necessary materials will be supplied by the Parish Council. 6. Level graves and top up sunken graves. The plots will be notified by the Grounds office. Topsoil, grass seed/turfs and other necessary materials will be supplied by the Parish Council. 7. Collect all dead wreaths and dead flowers from all graves and cremated remains plots. This should be done on a weekly basis. The matter collected can be disposed of on-site in a trade waste bin. This will be carried out with reference to the Parish Council's Cemetery Regulations, particularly 9 and 16, and any other appropriate regulation. 8. Check all litter bins and empty into the trade waste bin when necessary. Tidy the area around the bins. This should be done on a weekly basis. Collection of the trade waste is on Fridays 9. Edge all the cremated remains plots. This should be undertaken with a lawn edging tool or other appropriate tool. 10. Hoe and keep weed-free all flower and rose beds. 11. Lightly trim and tidy all hedges - Beech, Yew and Native 12. Cut all common paths on the adjacent Allotment Site. Also, strim vacant plots as notified by the Grounds office. Further guidance and details regarding the contract can be found on all documentation on the Parish Council's website To apply please send your tender to the Parish Clerk, Mrs Clare Milligan, at Great Baddow Parish Council. These can be sent via email however a hard copy will also be required. Options: A possible one year extension. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004678-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 6 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GREAT BADDOW PARISH COUNCIL | | Locality | CHELMSFORD | | Post town | Chelmsford | | Postcode | CM2 7DW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex | | Local authority | Chelmsford | | Electoral ward | Great Baddow East | | Westminster constituency | Chelmsford | | Delivery location | TLH3 Essex | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77300000 - Horticultural services ## Release History - 9 Mar 2021 at 10:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004678-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://www.greatbaddowparishcouncil.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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