---
title: "Oxford Burial Meadow"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ea95"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OXFORD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-15"
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# Oxford Burial Meadow

Buyer: OXFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ea95

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## Summary

Oxford City Council, acting as the buyer, has concluded the public procurement process for the 'Oxford Burial Meadow' project, an initiative aimed at developing a naturalistic burial ground featuring new vehicle access, path networks, and extensive landscaping. The project falls under the industry category of landscape architectural services and is based in Oxford, United Kingdom, within the UK's South East region. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract awarded to Blakedown Landscapes (SE) Ltd on 12th June 2026, with the contract period set from 3rd August 2026 to 3rd February 2029. The procurement employed an open process, indicating a competitive environment without pre-qualification, and was compliant with the UKPGA 2023 legislation.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in landscaping, architecture, and construction, particularly those with expertise in ecological and natural landscaping projects. SMEs, similar to the awarded contractor, have shown competitiveness in this tender, with 11 of the 12 final bids coming from small and medium enterprises. The comprehensive nature of the project, including woodland planting and wildflower meadow establishment, aligns well with companies adept in sustainable and environmental landscaping solutions. This project serves as a significant platform for growth for firms looking to expand their portfolio in public works and sustainability projects within the UK.

## Notice

A new naturalistic burial ground with new vehicle access, path networks, furniture and signage, with soft landscape comprising of native woodland, hedgerows, and seeding and establishment of wildflower meadows to allow for burial plots to be created throughout the site over a period of 40 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056308-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2026 - 3 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,400,000 |
| Lots value | £1,400,000 |
| Awards value | £1,194,300 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OXFORD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Holywell |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLAKEDOWN LANDSCAPES (SE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45112700 - Landscaping work
- 71420000 - Landscape architectural services
- 71421000 - Landscape gardening services

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2026 at 14:58 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056308-2026
- 4 Dec 2025 at 14:27 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079787-2025
- 27 Nov 2025 at 17:16 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077871-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056308-2026
  15th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079787-2025
  4th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077871-2025
  27th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/oxfordcc
  Full tender documentation can be downloaded for free from the procurement portal

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ofordcc
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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