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PQ0540 - Crematorium & Cemetery supplies - AWARD

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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05 Jun 2025 at 15:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by Birmingham City Council involves the award of a contract pertaining to cemetery and crematorium supplies, classified under the CPV code for cemetery and cremation services. The procurement, conducted through an open procedure, was completed with the award dated 19 May 2025, with Memsafe Ltd as the supplier. The contract, valued at £100,000, spans from 1 May 2025 to 30 April 2029 and entails supplying shoring supplies, hydraulic ramps, and other related equipment for cemetery maintenance and services in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender submission deadline was on 14 March 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying cemetery and cremation equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given the specific suitability criteria. The duration and scope of this contract offer stable business growth, allowing companies to establish or strengthen their presence in the public sector. Additionally, it underscores the potential for other businesses within the UK delivering niche goods or services aligned with the cemetery and funeral industry to expand their market reach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PQ0540 - Crematorium & Cemetery supplies - AWARD

Notice Description

The Council requires a supplier for the provision of providing the services of Cemetery Supplies for: shoring supplies, shoring units, hydraulic ramps, shoring fluids, connectors and leads, webbing, maintenance of equipment etc. This contract will be for a period of 4 years and zero months commencing 1 May 2025 until 30 April 2029. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be able to log on which will enable you to download all relevant tender documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: etendering@birmingham.gov.uk Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon on Friday 14 March 2025 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4d936221-704e-4fe6-9c53-74e9bd0a0bcb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57f1ed09-945b-463e-8ee9-a60a95f400d9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98371100 - Cemetery services and cremation services

98371111 - Cemetery maintenance services

98371120 - Cremation services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Commercial and Procurement Services
Contact Email
cps@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 464 8000

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEMSAFE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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