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R070 - Cemetery Extension Works at Thorntree Cemetery

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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10 Nov 2025 at 11:44

Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council, acting as the contracting authority, has successfully awarded the contract for the "R070 - Cemetery Extension Works at Thorntree Cemetery" to White Horse Contractors Limited. The procurement process, governed by the UKPGA legal framework, followed a direct method under the "Below threshold - without competition" guideline. This contract, stationed in the UKC12 region of the United Kingdom, was initiated to address a backlog issue affecting the Council's operations and the Crematorium service. Following its completion phase, the contract was signed on 24th October 2025, with planned execution running from 1st January 2026 to 30th September 2026.

This tender creates a prime opportunity for contractors in the construction sector, particularly those specialising in cemetery infrastructure improvements, to demonstrate their capabilities. The project's scale and scope make it ideal for large-scale contractors like White Horse Contractors Limited, who have the resources and expertise to deliver such works efficiently. Given the financial scale of the contract valued at GBP 1,710,000 net, it presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses capable of handling complex projects within the public sector framework. The contract reflects a dependable and structured demand for infrastructure-related construction services in the Northeast of England, promising engagement and potential further collaborations with public authorities for competent suppliers.

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Notice Title

R070 - Cemetery Extension Works at Thorntree Cemetery

Notice Description

We are under additional pressure to deliver the extension works as we have fallen behind deadline. Any further delay could be significantly detrimental to the Council and the Crematorium service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dd85
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072338-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45215400 - Cemetery works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,710,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@middlesbrough.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHITE HORSE CONTRACTORS

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