---
title: "Grave Digging Services 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065c07"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-25"
---

# Grave Digging Services 2026

Buyer: PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065c07

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## Summary

Plymouth City Council, a sub-central government authority, recently completed a procurement process for "Grave Digging Services 2026". The tender falls under the industry category of works, specifically grave-digging, and was conducted via a direct procurement method, "below threshold - without competition". The contract was awarded to Duchy Cemeteries, an SME located in St Column, United Kingdom. The procurement process was initiated with a contract notice published on 25th February 2026, with the contract signed on 16th December 2025. The services span from 1st January to 31st December 2026, covering multiple regions across the UK including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

The contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in grave-digging to expand and showcase their services within regions across the UK. This type of tender is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing burial services that adhere to health and safety standards. Companies seeking to grow their footprint by working with public authorities like Plymouth City Council can leverage this award to demonstrate reliability in niche service areas. Such opportunities also serve to establish long-term relationships with municipal bodies, thereby potentially opening doors to future engagements.

## Notice

To dig graves to the requirements and the needs of the Bereavement Service and to ensure that the excavation is safe and in line with Health and Safety Standards.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016890-2026 |
| 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 | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 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 CEMETERIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45112410 - Grave-digging work

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2026 at 13:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016890-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016890-2026
  25th February 2026 - 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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