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Award

15 Jun 2026 at 14:58

TenderUpdate

04 Dec 2025 at 14:27

Tender

27 Nov 2025 at 17:16

Summary of the contracting process

Oxford City Council, acting as the buyer, has concluded the public procurement process for the 'Oxford Burial Meadow' project, an initiative aimed at developing a naturalistic burial ground featuring new vehicle access, path networks, and extensive landscaping. The project falls under the industry category of landscape architectural services and is based in Oxford, United Kingdom, within the UK's South East region. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract awarded to Blakedown Landscapes (SE) Ltd on 12th June 2026, with the contract period set from 3rd August 2026 to 3rd February 2029. The procurement employed an open process, indicating a competitive environment without pre-qualification, and was compliant with the UKPGA 2023 legislation.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in landscaping, architecture, and construction, particularly those with expertise in ecological and natural landscaping projects. SMEs, similar to the awarded contractor, have shown competitiveness in this tender, with 11 of the 12 final bids coming from small and medium enterprises. The comprehensive nature of the project, including woodland planting and wildflower meadow establishment, aligns well with companies adept in sustainable and environmental landscaping solutions. This project serves as a significant platform for growth for firms looking to expand their portfolio in public works and sustainability projects within the UK.

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Notice Title

Oxford Burial Meadow

Notice Description

A new naturalistic burial ground with new vehicle access, path networks, furniture and signage, with soft landscape comprising of native woodland, hedgerows, and seeding and establishment of wildflower meadows to allow for burial plots to be created throughout the site over a period of 40 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ea95
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056308-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45112700 - Landscaping work

71420000 - Landscape architectural services

71421000 - Landscape gardening services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,194,300 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 3 Feb 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1BX
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Holywell
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLAKEDOWN LANDSCAPES (SE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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