Tender

Grave Digging services Trowbridge Town Council

TROWBRIDGE TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Dec 2025 at 09:23

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Trowbridge Town Council invites tenders for grave-digging services at their cemetery in Trowbridge, located within the United Kingdom. The procurement process currently stands at the tender stage, under an open competition category, specifically geared towards works. Potential bidders must submit their tenders via email to Stuart Legg by the deadline of 6th February 2026, with enquiries closing on 5th February 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and last until 30th March 2029, with a further extension option available. This opportunity is classified under grave-digging work within sub-central government public authority, aligning with legislation UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, as the suitability criteria are designed to accommodate such businesses. The open procurement method allows various businesses that specialise in grave-digging or cemetery services to compete and expand their portfolio with a gross contract value of £24,000. The contractor will aid in supporting the new Cemetery Officers with the smooth operation of these sensitive services, providing a solid business opportunity for those experienced in the field. The inclusion of a scoring matrix ensures a fair and transparent evaluation process, setting a structured path for qualified contractors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grave Digging services Trowbridge Town Council

Notice Description

Trowbridge Town Council is looking for a contractor to provide professional grave-digging services to our cemetery in Trowbridge. The council is looking for a competent contractor to support our new Cemetery Officers in providing smooth operation of these sensitive services. The contract is scheduled to start on the 1st April 2025 for a period of three years with the option to extend for a further three years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f63a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083127-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45112410 - Grave-digging work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TROWBRIDGE TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cemetery@trowbridge.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TROWBRIDGE
Postcode
BA14 8AH
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Trowbridge Central
Westminster Constituency
South West Wiltshire

Further Information

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