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Reading Crematorium and Henley Rd Cemetery - 2025 Cemetery Extension -Consultant

READING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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27 Jul 2026 at 16:24

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Reading Borough Council is conducting an open procurement process to appoint a specialist multi-disciplinary Design and Management Team for the Henley Road Cemetery Extension project in Reading, United Kingdom. This project aims to secure burial capacity beyond 2030 due to the current cemetery nearing its limits. The procurement, categorised under construction-related services (CPV code: 71500000), will cover RIBA Stages 1–6, involving design development, planning approvals, project management, and environmental monitoring. This tender is currently at the tender stage with key dates as follows: enquiry period ends on 7th August 2026, and tender submissions are due by 28th August 2026. The estimated contract value is £360,000, with considerations for quality and price in the award criteria. The anticipated contract period runs from January 2027 to November 2033.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and consultancy sectors, particularly those with expertise in multi-disciplinary design and management with a focus on environmental and geotechnical engineering. Companies experienced in coordinating large-scale projects, managing stakeholder relationships, and navigating complex planning and environmental regulations would be well-suited to compete. Participation in this tender could enhance business growth by fostering strategic partnerships with a public authority, expanding a company's project portfolio, and establishing a strong presence in the public sector. Interested businesses can submit electronic proposals via the specified submission platform in English.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Reading Crematorium and Henley Rd Cemetery - 2025 Cemetery Extension -Consultant

Notice Description

Reading Borough Council is seeking to appoint a specialist multi-disciplinary Design and Management Team to deliver the Henley Road Cemetery Extension project. The extension is required to secure burial capacity for Reading beyond 2030, as the existing cemetery is approaching capacity and alternative options have been determined to be unsuitable or unviable. The commission covers the delivery of RIBA Stages 1-6, including design development, planning and statutory approvals, project management, construction support, environmental permitting, and the completion of a three-year Tier 3 groundwater monitoring and risk assessment programme. The appointed consultant team will be responsible for coordinating all required disciplines, managing stakeholder engagement, navigating a sensitive planning and environmental context, and ensuring the successful delivery of a strategically important project that safeguards long-term burial provision for the local community

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d4a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070956-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71500000 - Construction-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2027 - 4 Nov 2033 Over 5 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
READING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 2LU
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)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Further Information

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