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title: "Cemetery Exhumation and Groundworks"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0503bd"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-16"
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# Cemetery Exhumation and Groundworks

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0503bd

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## Summary

Birmingham City Council is inviting tenders for the provision of cemetery exhumation and groundworks services, classified under the industry category of funeral and related services. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with bids expected via an open competition method. The organisation seeks a contractor to handle groundworks in all cemeteries, including the installation and maintenance of various grave styles and ensuring memorial safety. The contract, valued at £160,000 (up to £192,000 gross), will commence on 1st June 2025 and run for four years, with performance reviews and break clauses at the end of the second and third years. Key dates to note include the end of the tender period on 12th May 2025 and the enquiries period closing on 5th May 2025.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in funeral services, groundworks, or memorial safety to expand their portfolios. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in conducting respectful exhumations and installing and maintaining cemetery infrastructure will find this a particularly fitting opportunity. Small to medium enterprises with capabilities in providing sensitive and comprehensive funeral-related services will be well-placed to compete, potentially paving the way for establishing long-term relationships with Birmingham City Council and enhancing their market presence in the public sector.

## Notice

Birmingham City Council (the Council) is seeking to appoint an organisation for the provision of providing a range of grounds works to all cemeteries including the installation of a range of grave styles whilst ensuring memorial safety is paramount when checking, fixing and maintaining a variety of memorial options. This service would also require the safe and sensitive Exhumation procedure, including providing all equipment required to ensure it has been conducted in a respectful manner. The contract for goods and services will commence on 01/06/2025 and will be in place for a period of 4 years with a break clause at the end of the 2nd and 3rd year and include an annual performance review.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015448-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | £160,000 |
| 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 1BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG31 Birmingham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 39296000 - Funeral supplies
- 98370000 - Funeral and related services
- 98371000 - Funeral services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2025 at 09:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015448-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015448-2025
  16th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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