Mackay Regional Council
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Tender: Development of Cemetery Strategy for Mackay Region 2026–2036

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Closes03 Dec 2026
Likely valueEstimate$110K to $190KInflation adjusted
LocationMackay, QLD
AgencyMackay Regional Council
SourceMackay Regional Council
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
22 days leftCloses Thu, 3 Dec 2026

Mackay Regional Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced consultant to develop a Cemetery Strategy for the Mackay Region 2026–2036 under Contract No. MRC-2027-CONA-000040. The project will establish a strategic framework to guide provision and management of cemetery land and the delivery of cemetery services across the Council area, requiring a comprehensive assessment of current cemetery provision, forecasting of future demand, preparation of Working Papers, and a prioritised Cemetery Strategy and Action Plan. Services include stakeholder engagement, cemetery site inspections, benchmarking, presentations to Council and, where directed, a community perceptions component. The consultancy is anticipated to commence on 19 January 2027 and be completed by 31 May 2027; the tender closes 03 December 2026 at 3:00 PM (Brisbane time). Specification documents: 6; Tender categories include Architecture, Design, Planning, Engineering, Research, Tech services and Management Advisory Services.

Tender breakdown

From 6 documents
Cemetery strategy consultancyLump sum
TodayStart19 JanComplete31 May
Watch out for7

Hold Points: cannot proceed with Strategy development or finalisation until Council issues written approval at Hold Point 1 and Hold Point 2 respectively

Community perceptions work (Working Paper 3) is provisional and only performed if Council directs at Hold Point 1; allow eight weeks lead time if directed

All required insurances, Confidentiality Undertaking and evidence must be provided before starting and before entitlement to payment; failure prevents payment

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Documents6

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