Cemetery landscaping maintenance and grave digging in De Wolden

Summary

The tender covers services at five cemeteries in the Municipality of De Wolden—De Wijk, Ruinerwold, Ruinen, Echten and Zuidwolde—divided into two lots: cemetery landscaping maintenance and grave-digging services. Landscaping work includes maintaining trees, planted areas, hedges and lawns; removing weeds and leaves; maintaining graves, memorials and paths; cleaning park furniture; and mowing waterways at Ruinen. Grave work includes opening and closing graves, safely handling excavated soil and, when required, excavation and deepening work; handling human remains is not part of the contractor’s duties. The contract runs from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2028, with two possible one-year extensions, up to 31 December 2030. Price is the sole award criterion. Bidders may tender for and be awarded both lots. Performance requirements include VCA safety certificates, electric powered work equipment, a social-return commitment of at least 5%, and a signed declaration confirming the absence of prohibited Russian involvement.