Tender

Construction of a cemetery extension - Bracknell Forest Council

BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Feb 2026 at 11:53

Summary of the contracting process

Bracknell Forest Borough Council has initiated a tender process for the 'Construction of a cemetery extension' project located in Bracknell, UKJ11. This procurement is categorised under the construction industry, with a focus on transforming golf-oriented land into a functional cemetery, incorporating ground works, roads, footpaths, planting, and access provisions. The tender stage is currently active, having commenced on 2nd February 2026, with an enquiry period ending on 9th March 2026, and the tender submission deadline set for 16th March 2026. The procurement follows an open competition method, deemed below threshold, with a total estimated value of £600,000, and allows for electronic submissions via a designated portal.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction and landscaping services, particularly those experienced in large-scale grounds conversion projects. SMEs are particularly encouraged, as there is an emphasis on quality alongside cost-efficiency in the selection process, with quality scores holding a 40% weight and price at 60%. Companies adept at meeting the outlined specifications and capable of adhering to the project timeline, starting 24th April 2026 through to 31st October 2026, would be well-suited to compete and potentially expand their business footprint within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Construction of a cemetery extension - Bracknell Forest Council

Notice Description

To provide works to convert land currently laid out for golf purposes in to a suitable cemetery, including all relevant ground works, roads, footpaths, planting, access/egress and associated requirements as per the instructions laid out within the specification.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06140d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008885-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Apr 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
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
BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Gareth Jones
Contact Email
gareth.jones@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1344351761

Buyer Location

Locality
BRACKNELL
Postcode
RG12 1JD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire

Local Authority
Bracknell Forest
Electoral Ward
Town Centre & The Parks
Westminster Constituency
Bracknell

Further Information

Notice Documents

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