Pre-Market Engagement Cemetery Mausoleum and Burial Vaults

ST ALBANS CITY AND DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Planning

23 Jun 2026 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

St Albans City and District Council is initiating a pre-market engagement process for a project titled "Pre-Market Engagement Cemetery Mausoleum and Burial Vaults." This procurement is in the planning stage, aiming to gather market insights for the eventual construction of mausoleum structures and burial vaults within an operational cemetery. The project falls under the industry category of cemetery works and masonry work and is scheduled to take place in the St Albans region, designated as UKH23 in the United Kingdom. A key deadline for this pre-market engagement phase is set for 21 July 2026, by which prospective suppliers must register their interest on the PSPS electronic tendering portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction, especially those specialising in cemetery works or masonry. It is an excellent chance for firms to showcase their capabilities and influence the final procurement requirements. Companies with experience in public sector projects, particularly in infrastructure and construction, would find this engagement beneficial for growth. By participating in this early market dialogue, businesses can gain insights into the demands of St Albans City and District Council and position themselves strategically for the forthcoming tender process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Pre-Market Engagement Cemetery Mausoleum and Burial Vaults

Notice Description

This is a pre-market engagement document to enable St Albans City and District Council to interact with potential providers and suppliers before formally starting a procurement process, its aim is to help St Albans City and District Council understand the market and to better to refine its requirements based on supplier feedback, to encourage competition and identify challenges ahead. The Authority is seeking early market engagement to inform the potential future procurement of mausoleum structures and burial vault installations within an operational cemetery.

Planning Information

To view this engagement, prospective suppliers must first register on the PSPS electronic tendering portal - http://in-tendhost.co.uk/pspslprocurement/aspx/Home

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bb52
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059065-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45215400 - Cemetery works

45262522 - Masonry work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2027 - 1 Apr 2028 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST ALBANS CITY AND DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

PUBLIC SECTOR PARTNERSHIP SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST ALBANS
Postcode
AL1 3JE
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Further Information

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