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Grave Digging Service (2026 – 2028)
Tewkesbury Borough Council · Local authority
In brief
Tewkesbury Borough Council was looking for suppliers for construction work. Bidding has closed and no award has been published yet.
The estimated value is £60,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 27 months, up to 51 months with extensions, starting 1 January 2026.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
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.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 068532-2025
About the buyer
Tewkesbury Borough CouncilLast 12 months
Procurements
25Awards
8Suppliers it has used most for construction
- Greenford1 contract
- Snape Contracting Services Ltd1 contract
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From notice 068532-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 27 October 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.