Planning

Thurcaston Cemetery Works

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

08 May 2025 at 09:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Thurcaston Cemetery Works" is being initiated by Leicester City Council, a public authority operating at the sub-central government level in Leicester, United Kingdom. The project involves the development of a new cemetery to meet the growing demand for burial sites and falls under the category of construction work. Currently in the planning stage, this tender is classified as a work contract and is planned to begin on 1st February 2027, concluding on 3rd January 2028. The procurement process adheres to legal guidelines as per the UK Public General Acts. Interested parties are advised to note the future notice date of 1st August 2025 to stay updated on further stages of this procurement.

This procurement opportunity offers significant potential for construction businesses, especially those specialising in large-scale infrastructure projects. Companies with relevant experience in similar works can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio in the public sector. Given that the tender is above the threshold, larger firms with robust project execution and management capabilities will be well-suited to fulfil the requirements of this project. Additionally, businesses with experience in working with public authorities and adhering to UK legislation in construction processes will have a competitive edge in the bidding stage.

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Notice Title

Thurcaston Cemetery Works

Notice Description

This is for the work to develop a new cemetery to facilitate the increased need for burial sites in Leicester

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050e70
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019598-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 3 Jan 2028 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Godfred Boakye-Srampa
Contact Email
procurement@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1164544020

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

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