Published date: 16 July 2025

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.


Closing: 20 August 2025, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Various surface works - 45233200

  • Resurfacing works - 45233251

  • Surface work for footpaths - 45233253

    • Foundation work for highways, roads, streets and footpaths - 45233300

Location of contract

NN9 5NS

Value of contract

£50,000

Procurement reference

FTC - 2025 - CEMPATH

Published date

16 July 2025

Closing date

20 August 2025

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

22 September 2025

Contract end date

17 November 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?

Yes

Description

Finedon Town Council invites tenders for paving and resurfacing works at Finedon Cemetery, 102 Station Road, Finedon, NN9 5NS.

1. Scope.
Exiting Tarmac paths to be overlaid with new tarmac. To create a level smooth route. Following the general route of the existing path. Levelling out and straightening where possible. As per the cemetery path plan shown.
Vehicle access path (Red) to be a minimum of 3.5m wide (estimated @ 1400m2)
Pedestrian only paths (Yellow) to be a minimum of 1.5m wide (estimated @ 1100m2)
New Pedestrian path (Green) to be a minimum of 1.5m wide (estimated @ 35m2)

2. Specification.
General:
• Trim back existing edge to install new gully edging frames.
• All surfaces to be swept clean of loose material and treated with a suitable weedkiller.
• Apply a bonding coat prior to laying new surface
• AC6 Dense surface course macadam (100/150 pen), rolled to the following finishing depth.
- Minimum 30mm Deep for vehicle route
- Minimum 20mm Deep for pedestrian route
• Seal all joints between edging and new path.
• Seal all joints between new path and external roadside footpath.
• Back fill along edge to finishing level with topsoil and seed.

Entrance Gates:
• Finishing level to be maintained with external roadside footpath.
• The new path must not interfere with the operation of either the vehicle or pedestrian gate.
• Fixing around either gate, such as gate hooks or bollards. Must be reinstated.

New Footpath:
• Compacted 150 MOT type crushed sub-base course.
• Install new gully edging frames.
• 50mm deep, 20mm dense binder course
• 20mm deep, 6mm dense surface course

3. Installation
For safety reasons the cemetery may remain closed to the public during the period of installation. Partial opening of the park is encouraged, but only in areas where it is safe to do so.

The contractor will be responsible for managing all access points, safety barriers and all health and safety matters.

Damage to the adjacent grass during the construction phase is expected. But fresh seeded topsoil shall be applied to level off and make good any damaged areas.

All waste and any contaminants need to be segregated and removed from site.

4. Documentation
• Fully assessed risk assessment must be submitted with the tender. To demonstrate the site will be maintained in according to Health and safety regulations. For both out of hours and during work when restricted access to the public is permitted.
• Copy of public liability insurance.
• Project timescale and expected start date.

5. Warranty
All works shall be covered by a minimum 5-year warranty. Any deflects occurring within this period that are not attributed to vandalism or reasonable wear and tear. Shall be rectified within 2 months of notice period.

The contract is expected to be awarded following Council approval on 3 September 2025, with a start date of 1 October 2025.

All works must be completed within 8 weeks of commencement.

More information

Attachments

  • Cemetery Path Project 2025-06-24.pdf
  • Technical specifications
  • This document provides the full tender specification for the Finedon Town Council Cemetery Path Project. It outlines the scope of works, technical requirements, site installation details, documentation to be submitted with tenders, and warranty expectations. Contractors should refer to this document when preparing their bid. The cemetery path plan is also included.

Additional text

Submission Summary:
Deadline for tenders: 5:00pm on Wednesday 20 August 2025

How to apply: Submit your tender by email to clerk@finedontowncouncil.gov.uk, clearly marked "Cemetery Path Project Tender" in the subject line

Decision and approval: The contract will be awarded following approval by Finedon Town Council at its meeting on Wednesday 3 September 2025

Expected start date: 1 October 2025, with completion required within 8 weeks

How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Contact name

Nichola Ali

Address

20 Abbots Way
Roade
NN7 2LY
England

Telephone

07947646043

Email

clerk@finedontowncouncil.gov.uk

Website

www.finedontowncouncil.gov.uk