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03 Jul 2026 at 06:33

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has successfully awarded a contract for professional services related to the expansion of South Bristol Cemetery. This procurement falls under the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services category and was conducted via a direct award method. The contract, valued at £125,663.57, is scheduled to run from 29th May 2026 to 1st November 2026. Located in the South West of the UK, this project was currently at the award stage as of 3rd July 2026, following the tender period which ended on 28th April 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural and engineering services, particularly those with experience in large-scale projects. Given the tender's suitability for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), businesses of this scale interested in growing their portfolio within the public sector would find this contract advantageous. The procurement of these professional services supports the expansion project of a well-established public infrastructure, making it an attractive proposition for firms aiming to establish or enhance their reputation in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

South Bristol Cemetery Expansion - Professional Services

Notice Description

South Bristol Cemetery Expansion - Professional Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-26dd68b9-9be3-4d5b-9d4f-488ec8bd79f6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2eebbf2b-7f0a-45a1-ac2d-914a12344ee3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,663 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£125,663 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
28 May 2026 - 1 Nov 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS3 9FS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Bedminster
Westminster Constituency
Bristol South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONSTELLIA PUBLIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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