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title: "Kilburn Grave Digging"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ba4b"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-22"
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# Kilburn Grave Digging

Buyer: RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ba4b

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## Summary

The Rutland County Council is initiating a public procurement process titled "Kilburn Grave Digging," focusing on excavating and earthmoving services at Kilburn Road Cemetery, Oakham. This tender falls under the works category and is classified within the sub-central government authority. The open competition process encourages electronic submissions and welcomes small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 3rd July 2026 and the tender period closing on 31st July 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st October 2026 and conclude on 30th September 2028, with a valuation of £12,000 exclusive of VAT.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in excavation and earthmoving work, particularly those based in the United Kingdom looking to expand their footprint in the public sector. SMEs with competitive pricing strategies and a robust approach to quality will find themselves well-positioned, given the tender's emphasis on a 60% quality and 40% price evaluation criteria. Engaging in this project not only offers direct business growth but also enhances visibility and credentials in public sector projects.

## Notice

For the digging and preparation of burial plots at Kilburn Road Cemetery in Oakham.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058601-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000 |
| Lots value | £12,000 |
| 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 | RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OAKHAM |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE15 6HP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Rutland |
| Electoral ward | Oakham South |
| Westminster constituency | Rutland and Stamford |
| Delivery location | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2026 at 14:08 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058601-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058601-2026
  22nd June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b5bb2c8f-416e-f111-813c-005056b64545

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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