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Grave Digging Service (2026 – 2028)

Tewkesbury Borough Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Tewkesbury Borough Council

Buyer Address: Public Services Centre,, Tewkesbury, UKK13, GL20 5TT, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Heather Judge

Contact Email: procurement@tewkesbury.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: 01684272083

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
60000.0 GBP
Gross: 71999 GBP
Published
27 Oct 2025, 12:40
Deadline
17 Nov 2025, 09:00
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

Tewkesbury Borough Council is a rural district authority located in the northern part of Gloucestershire and is responsible for the management and maintenance of two public Cemeteries: • Bishops Cleeve Cemetery, Kayte Lane, Bishops Cleeve • Tewkesbury Cemetery, Gloucester Road, Tewkesbury These Cemeteries are always open to the public and serve a wide and diverse community both locally and from further afield. This service is typically arranged through funeral directors and includes: • Mechanical and manual excavation of graves • Interment of ashes • Preparation of the graveside • Backfilling after burial or interment This procurement seeks a reliable and professional Contractor to deliver grave digging services in accordance with the Employer’s standards and sensitivity to the nature of the work. The Contract is expected to start on 1st January 2026 and run until 31st March 2028, with the option to extend for up to two additional years, reviewed annually.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tewkesbury/aspx/Home

Link Description: All Tenders submissions must be submitted through the Procurement Portal by the date and time specified in the Procurement Timetable.

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068532-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: AED 60,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): AED 71,999

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

Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Documents

Document Description: All Tenders submissions must be submitted through the Procurement Portal by the date and time specified in the Procurement Timetable.

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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