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Planning of Cemetery Extension for Wirral Landican Cemetery

WIRRAL COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Feb 2026 at 15:40

Tender

21 Oct 2025 at 15:41

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the planning of a cemetery extension for Wirral Landican Cemetery was concluded with an award announced on 3rd February 2026. The buying organisation, Wirral Council, facilitated an open competition below the threshold, focusing on the industry category of cemetery services. Located in Wallasey, United Kingdom, the procurement was in the award stage as of early 2026. The contract, valued at a gross amount of £98,160, was awarded to Cemetery Development Services Limited. The contract period is set to begin on 10th February 2026 and end on 30th June 2026, covering necessary planning permissions and groundwater risk assessments for the extension of Landican Cemetery.

This tender presents a noteworthy opportunity for businesses specialising in cemetery services and related planning and risk assessments. Firms with expertise in obtaining planning permissions and preparing site assessments, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), would be well-suited for similar future tenders. The open procurement method adopted in this process encourages diverse participation, offering a clear path for companies aiming to expand their footprint in public sector infrastructure projects. Additionally, the involvement of sub-central government public authorities like Wirral Council could lead to further opportunities within the region.

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Notice Title

Planning of Cemetery Extension for Wirral Landican Cemetery

Notice Description

Landican Cemetery opened in 1934 and current burial demand requires the cemetery to be extend, utilising existing cemetery land and requires the successful company to plan, prepare and obtain planning permission, including all relevant groundwater risk assessments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d110
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009575-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98371110 - Cemetery services

98371111 - Cemetery maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£81,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIRRAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementplace@wirral.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WALLASEY
Postcode
CH44 8ED
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
TLD74 Wirral

Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Seacombe
Westminster Constituency
Wallasey

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CEMETERY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

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