This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Aug 2026 at 08:35

Tender

02 Feb 2026 at 11:53

Summary of the contracting process

Bracknell Forest Borough Council undertook a procurement process regarding the construction of a cemetery extension involving the conversion of a former golf area into a suitable cemetery. This project, falling under the 'Construction work' industry category (CPV: 45000000), is located in the UKJ11 region of the United Kingdom. Initially announced on 2 February 2026 as an open competition below threshold, the tender process was conducted through open procurement. Key dates included the tender submission deadline on 16 March 2026 and the contract period running from 24 April to 31 October 2026. The total contract value was set at approximately £600,000 gross.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses within the construction industry, particularly those with expertise in large-scale groundworks and infrastructure development. Given the below-threshold open competition and the emphasis on both quality (40%) and price (60%) in award criteria, SMEs with a rich portfolio of innovative and cost-effective solutions stand a strong chance of success. Businesses positioned to provide extensive landscaping, roadworks, and footpath construction services would find this contract appealing. The successful contractor, White Horse Contracting Ltd, demonstrated capability in meeting these criteria, signalling a lucrative path for similarly skilled enterprises to pursue future opportunities with Bracknell Forest Borough Council and similar public authorities.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06140d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073011-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£433,190 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHITE HORSE CONTRACTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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