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AwardedAwarded 16 March 2026

Cemetery Consultants for a New Cemetery in Dunstable

Dunstable Town Council · Local authority

In brief

Dunstable Town Council awarded construction work to Cemetery Development Services Limited on 16 March 2026.

The notice gives a value of £200,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 18 months, up to 3 years with extensions, starting 30 March 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

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.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Cemetery Development Services Limited (SME)
2 bids received
£206,690
Awarded 16 March 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 002341-2026
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 006718-2026
  3. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 025262-2026

About the buyer

Dunstable Town CouncilLast 12 months

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From notice 002341-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 12 January 2026, last updated 19 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.