Tender

Oxford Burial Meadow

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

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04 Dec 2025 at 14:27

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27 Nov 2025 at 17:16

Summary of the contracting process

Oxford City Council is inviting bids through an open procedure for the "Oxford Burial Meadow" project, which involves the creation of a new naturalistic burial ground in Oxford, UK. The project encompasses various works, including vehicle access, path networks, furniture installation, and signage, along with soft landscaping featuring native woodland and wildflower meadows. The procurement is currently active in the tender stage with a submission deadline on 6th February 2026 at 12:00 PM. Interested parties may submit enquiries until 19th January 2026. The contract period spans from 20th April 2026 to 19th October 2028, facilitating works-related opportunities within the landscape architectural services and landscaping sections under industry category CPV codes 71420000, 71421000, and 45112700.

This tender offers significant growth prospects for businesses specialising in landscaping, horticulture, and civil engineering works, particularly those with expertise in landscape architecture and gardening services. The opportunity allows companies to supplement their portfolios with projects that enhance public spaces and environmentally focused initiatives. Given the estimated contract value of £1,400,000, organisations equipped to deliver quality and cost-effective solutions stand a strong chance of securing the contract. The procurement method via an open procedure invites wide competition, ensuring diverse business engagement. Interested enterprises can access full tender documentation via the procurement portal to prepare their bids accordingly.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ea95
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079787-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 2025Today
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 19 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@oxford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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