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MBC1658 Grave Digging Service
Melton Borough Council · Local authority
In brief
Melton Borough Council was looking for suppliers for construction work. Bidding has closed and no award has been published yet.
The estimated value is £80,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 July 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Melton Borough Council wishes to invite tenders from suppliers to provide gravedigging services at the Thorpe Road Cemetery, Thorpe Road, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1SH.
The project forms part of a wider initiative within Melton Borough Council's Corporate Plan, Theme 1: Healthy Communities and Neighbourhoods through providing high quality and accessible public services and secure a long-term provision within the Cemetery.
Against a challenging financial backdrop, it is vital the Council uses its resources effectively to ensure that the cemetery is well maintained and offers services which are easily accessible for all users and comply with Local Authority Cemetery Order 1977 and the ICCM Code of Safe Working Practice for Cemeteries requirements.
Suppliers who are interested in this opportunity are welcome to apply by viewing and completing the tender pack that can be found on the ProContract e-procurement portal under DN813942:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=162bea8f-623e-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 036826-2026
About the buyer
Melton Borough CouncilLast 12 months
Procurements
20Awards
8Suppliers it has used most for construction
- Foster Property Maintenance Ltd1 contract
- Gratton Construction Limited1 contract
- Jeakins Weir Limited1 contract
- John Merison (Building Maintenance Contractors) Limited1 contract
- Northdown Property Services (NPS) Ltd1 contract
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From notice 036826-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 22 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.