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title: "Reading Crematorium and Henley Rd Cemetery - 2025 Cemetery Extension -Consultant"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d4a3"
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# Reading Crematorium and Henley Rd Cemetery - 2025 Cemetery Extension -Consultant

Buyer: READING BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d4a3

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070956-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2027 - 4 Nov 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | READING BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG1 2LU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Reading Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71500000 - Construction-related services

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2026 at 16:24 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070956-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070956-2026
  27th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Home

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.reading.gov.uk/

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