Provision of Provision of a Cemetery Site Feasibility Assessment and Wider Site Search
Peterborough City Council, the local government authority for Peterborough, is seeking a consultant to assess the feasibility of developing a cemetery and conduct a strategic search for alternative cemetery sites in the Peterborough area. The contract has two mandatory workstreams: a detailed geo-environmental, geological, hydrogeological, planning and deliverability assessment of a nominated site, and an auditable search, screening and comparative appraisal of alternative sites to meet the Council’s future burial needs. Deliverables include identifying significant constraints, estimating usable burial land, recommending further investigations, and producing agreed-criteria longlists, shortlists and comparative options appraisals to support decisions on investigation, acquisition and development. The estimated contract value is £40,000, but the contract duration is not stated. Delivery is within Peterborough, in the UKH11 region. The critical qualification is demonstrable experience in cemetery site feasibility assessment and strategic site-search consultancy, including the required technical, planning and deliverability evaluations.
Buyer: Peterborough City Council. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 21 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £40k
- Bids close: 10 Nov 2026
- Location: Peterborough
- Procedure: Below threshold - open competition
- Contract period: 1 Dec 2026 to 30 Nov 2027
- Category: Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis (71241000)
From the official notice
Peterborough City Council is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced consultant to undertake a cemetery site feasibility assessment and strategic search for alternative cemetery sites within the Peterborough area. The commission comprises two mandatory workstreams: A detailed geo-environmental, geological, hydrogeological, planning and deliverability assessment of a nominated site; and a comprehensive search, screening and comparative appraisal of alternative sites capable of meeting the Council's future burial needs. The appointed consultant will assess the suitability of the nominated site for cemetery development, identify any significant constraints, determine the likely extent of usable burial land, and recommend any further investigations required. In parallel, the consultant will undertake an auditable search for alternative sites, applying agreed screening criteria to produce a longlist, shortlist and comparative options appraisal. The commission is intended to provide the Council with a robust evidence base to inform future decisions regarding cemetery provision, including the identification and prioritisation of suitable sites for further investigation, acquisition and development.
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 10 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £40k.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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