Published date: 11 April 2024
Last edited date: 25 April 2024
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Contract summary
Industry
Grave-digging work - 45112410
Location of contract
South East
Value of contract
£30,000 to £35,000
Procurement reference
Hailsham Town Council Grave Digging
Published date
11 April 2024
Closing date
24 May 2024
Closing time
5pm
Contract start date
5 August 2024
Contract end date
4 August 2025
Contract type
Works
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Hailsham Town Council is responsible for two cemeteries in the Hailsham/Hellingly area in East Sussex.
The cemetery in Hailsham will mostly be a hand dig, but a machine dig is possible in some areas, if ground conditions are suitable.
The cemetery in Hellingly is set up more for a machine dig, but some graves will have to be hand dug, due to their location.
Both sites do have issues with wet areas during the winter months and any graves with in these areas will require a hand dig.
All digging and grave preparation equipment will need to be supplied by the contractor.
The contractor will be responsible for marking out the plot, digging/ back filling and preparation of the grave.
The Council supplied shuttering will need to used in the winter months or if required at any other time in both cemeteries.
The contractor will need to present for the funeral, or make arrangements with the Cemetery Manager if they are unable to be present.
The Cemetery Manager or another member of staff will be present on the day of a funeral to assist the contractor if needed.
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Contact name
Richard Gillett
Address
Inglenook, Market St Square
HAILSHAM
BN272AE
England
Telephone
01323 841702
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