Grounds Maintenance Contract
The contract covers grounds maintenance at Totnes Cemetery and Castle Meadow for Totnes Town Council, a local government organisation. The supplier will maintain approximately 7.01 acres at the cemetery and the Castle Meadow hedge and grass areas, including scheduled grass cutting, hedge and shrub trimming, upkeep of graves, paths, banks and the Garden of Rest, clearance of leaves and cuttings, and annual maintenance of designated wild areas. Work must follow specified seasonal schedules, protect wildflower and trial meadow areas, remove and legally dispose of all cuttings, consider noise during funerals, and provide all labour, equipment, materials and transport. The initial term runs from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029, with continuation possible after review and a contract review after five years; no estimated value is stated. Delivery is at Totnes Cemetery and Castle Meadow, including the hedge along Collins Road and Lower Collins Road. The most critical stated qualification is that the contractor must hold adequate and current Public Liability Insurance.
Buyer: Totnes Town Council. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 24 Sept 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £60k
- Bids close: 28 Oct 2026
- Location: North East (England), North West (England), Yorkshire and The Humber, East Midlands (England), West Midlands (England), East of England, London, South East (England), South West (England), Devon CC
- Procedure: Below threshold - open competition
- Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 to 31 Mar 2029
- Category: Grounds maintenance services (77314000)
From the official notice
TOTNES TOWN COUNCIL GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATION 2027/28 The contract is for Grounds Maintenance at Totnes Cemetery and Castle Meadow. Maintenance shall include the removal from the site of all cuttings which are to be disposed of legally. Hedge and shrub cutting must comply with seasonal restrictions relating to bird nesting. Grass cutting will include maintaining the grass and any other growth around headstones /monuments/ benches / boundaries to the same height as the surrounding grass. Grass to be cut up to boundary fences or walls. The Contractor will comply with all relevant Health and Safety legislation in respect of both the Contractor's employees and the general public. Suitable and sufficient risk assessments on all work processes must be provided. Machinery and equipment used must be subject to the necessary servicing and safety inspections. The Contractor will give consideration to the area of work and noise levels when funerals are in progress and not start before 0800 hours given the proximity of residential properties. The Contractor must hold adequate and current Public Liability Insurance. The Contractor must comply with the Council's policy banning any use of Glyphosate on Town Council owned land. Totnes Cemetery The Cemetery is shown on the enclosed map A and consists of approximately 7.01 acres. Grass cutting - 17 cuts per annum, as close to the ground as practicably possible, on the following frequency - - - - - 1 cut in January or February (prior to...
View the official notice
Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 28 Oct 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £60k.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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