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27425 - Grave Digging for Cemetries

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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17 Sep 2025 at 14:24

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth City Council has recently completed the procurement process for the contract titled "27425 - Grave Digging for Cemeteries". This project falls within the 'works' industry category related to grave-digging work and is located in various regions across the United Kingdom, primarily within the Plymouth area. The contract involves comprehensive services for grave digging in three cemeteries, including preparations such as the provision of safety equipment and backfilling graves. The procurement method used was "direct", conducted below the threshold without competition. The contract was awarded to Duchy Cemetery's Ltd, with services commencing on 1st February 2025 and running until 31st December 2026. The contract was signed on 10th February 2025, with a total value of £115,000.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) within the funeral services and cemetery management industry. Companies with expertise in grave maintenance, landscaping, and related cemetery services would find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. It showcases the potential for SMEs to secure steady, long-term work in the public sector by meeting specific municipal needs. Businesses that can offer efficient, respectful, and environmentally conscientious services would be especially competitive for future similar contracts. Additionally, those firms that can provide innovative solutions in cemetery maintenance and services are likely to have an advantage in securing upcoming tenders of this nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

27425 - Grave Digging for Cemetries

Notice Description

For digging graves in 3 cemeteries in Plymouth, services commencing 01 February 2025 covering to 31 December 2026. Services to include; - Dig grave, remove surplus soil transported to waste management centre - Cover dug grave with lock down safety cover - Return the day of funeral prepare grave for interment - Provide Safety boards and grass matting - Prepare to back fill once last person leaves grave side - Supply top soil where required - To spread to fine top soil on the grave and lay flowers - Level grave and sow grass seed, if required - To top up any sunken graves with surplus soil.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059c73
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057423-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45112410 - Grave-digging work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@plymouth.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL1 3BJ
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
St Peter and the Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DUCHY CEMETERY'S

Further Information

Notice Documents

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