Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd3-6954-7201-a920-abfbbd2dc1e6/grave-digging-service-2026-2028-2

closed GB open procedure

# Grave Digging Service (2026 – 2028) (2)

[Tewkesbury Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/tewkesbury-borough-council)

Estimated value

£60,000

Published

27 Jan 2026

Deadline

Closed

26 Feb 2026

## Who can bid

- Below-threshold contract

    Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts).

    [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85)
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

## About this tender

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 April 2026 and run until 31st March 2028, with the option to extend for up to one additional year.

## CPV classification

Cemetery works Landscaping work for cemeteries Flatwork for cemeteries Cemetery services and cremation services Cemetery services Cemetery maintenance services Construction work

Source

Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-06103b-2026-01-27T18:10:48Z

[View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-06103b-2026-01-27T18:10:48Z)

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