Cemetery Tender 2024

Cosby Parish Council are inviting tenders for works to the Cemetery on Narborough Road, Cosby, Leicestershire. The work is to include the development of the currently unutilised area at the top left-hand corner of the cemetery to accommodate the interment of and scattering of ashes and placement of memorial plaques to those who's ashes have been scattered.

It is the Parish Councils intention to provide an area solely for the interment of cremated ashes and tenders are invited from suitably qualified and experienced providers.

The development area measures is approximately 21 metres square with a large golden cypress tree in one corner taking up approximately 4 square metres. The bottom edge and right-hand edge will be reserved for two rows of traditional cremation plots. This will compliment other areas of the cemetery. (Measurements are approximate and it is highly recommended that you take your own measurements before submitting any plans)

Designs and materials should be sympathetic to the rural nature of Cosby Cemetery

Tender process:

• a)Tenders should be submitted no later than Friday 7th June 2024 in a sealed envelope bearing "Confidential Tender - Cemetery" on the front to the address above.

• b)Tenders should include a copy of your Public Liability Insurance, PPE policy and evidence of any accreditation. Photographic and location evidence of previous work is required.

• c)The Council aims to consider tenders prior to Thursday 20th June 2024.

• d)Subject to Parish Council approval on the 20th June 2024, Bidders will be notified of the outcome within 28 days of this date.

• e)Any points of clarification required are to be emailed to the Parish Manager or Assistant Parish Manager only.

• f)No contact is to be made with any Parish Councillor during the tender period.

Les Phillimore Parish Manager.

Cosby Parish Council

E: Clerk@cosbyparishcouncil.org.uk