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Cemetery Consultants for a New Cemetery in Dunstable

Dunstable Town Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Dunstable Town Council

Buyer Address: Grove House 76 High Street North, Dunstable, UKH25, LU6 3JG, United Kingdom

Contact Email: accounts@dunstable.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
200000.0 GBP
Gross: 240000 GBP
Published
12 Jan 2026, 15:09
Deadline
30 Jan 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
45215400 - Cemetery works
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The council is seeking to appoint a consultant with strong and demonstrable experience of developing new cemetery land for future burial needs. Dunstable Town Council (DTC) is looking to appoint a consultant who can assist with delivering the following objectives associated with a new Dunstable cemetery: • To provide adequate burial space for Dunstable the next 50+ years. • To incorporate traditional burial methods and consider options for green and alternative burials. • To incorporate traditional, new and sustainable memorialisation options. • To ensure accessibility and inclusivity for all faiths and communities. • To incorporate green infrastructure and biodiversity. • To create a peaceful, respectful, and well-maintained environment. • To comply with all burial legislation and other legal, environmental, and planning regulations. • To enable efficient management of the site by cemetery and grounds staff. • To use part of the land as 'meanwhile' allotment land. The Council is issuing this tender document to attract potential tenderers to bid for the consultancy work to support the development process from inception through to completion.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.dunstable.gov.uk/council-finances/

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002341-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 200,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 240,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-03-30T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-09-30T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Documents

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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