Award

Cemetery and Crematorium Design - Land North of Bakers Lane

CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

18 Sep 2025 at 11:06

Award

24 Jun 2025 at 15:05

TenderUpdate

14 Apr 2025 at 13:05

Tender

14 Apr 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

Chelmsford City Council has completed a procurement process for design services related to developing a new cemetery and crematorium at land north of Bakers Lane, Chelmsford. The Council sought a Design Team to handle services up to the discharge of planning conditions, corresponding to RIBA Stage 3+. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the award stage concluded on 18th September 2025. The contract value is estimated at £180,000, exclusive of VAT, and the award was given to Cemetery Development Services Limited.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in architectural, construction, engineering, and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in cemetery and crematorium design or similar infrastructure projects would find this contract particularly suitable. The open procedure ensured a competitive environment, allowing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Cemetery Development Services Limited to efficiently compete and secure contracts, fostering business growth and expanding their market influence.

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Notice Title

Cemetery and Crematorium Design - Land North of Bakers Lane

Notice Description

Chelmsford City Council (CCC) is undertaking the development of a new cemetery and crematorium at land north of Bakers Lane, Chelmsford. The site has been assessed for feasibility, and terms have been agreed with the landowner. CCC is now seeking to appoint a Design Team to deliver design services up to the discharge of planning conditions (RIBA Stage 3+). Please note, projected value figure of PS215k is inclusive of VAT and is only an estimate. The estimated value excluding VAT is PS180,000. Tenders are expected to provide costings exclusive of VAT. https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/47663P63Q6 To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=981144752

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05025e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057666-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1JE
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Marconi
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CEMETERY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

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