Tender

Construction of a cemetery extension - Bracknell Forest Council

BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Bracknell Forest Borough Council is seeking to extend a cemetery through a construction project, converting land previously used for golf purposes. This tender, titled "Construction of a cemetery extension - Bracknell Forest Council," falls under the category of construction work, particularly within the sub-central government public authority sector. Located in the UKJ11 region of the United Kingdom, the procurement is in the tender stage with an upcoming deadline for submission on 16th March 2026. Interested parties should note the procurement's open method, allowing competition below threshold levels.

This procurement provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the construction industry, especially those capable of handling complex ground works, road construction, planting, and other infrastructure tasks. Enterprises that can offer competitive pricing while maintaining high quality standards, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are likely candidates. With a contract value of approximately £600,000 gross, this tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in the public sector. Interested companies should ensure they can meet the quality criteria as outlined in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) to enhance their chances of success.

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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-061413
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008941-2026
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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