---
title: "27425 - Grave Digging for Cemetries"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059c73"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-17"
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# 27425 - Grave Digging for Cemetries

Buyer: PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059c73

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057423-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £115,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL1 3BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | St Peter and the Waterfront |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DUCHY CEMETERY'S |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45112410 - Grave-digging work

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2025 at 14:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057423-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057423-2025
  17th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.plymouth.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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