Tender

Procurement for the supply, installation, servicing and maintenance of 2 no. replacement cremators, abatement system and ancillary items plus the demolition & removal of the existing equipment at: Reading Crematorium

READING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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29 Nov 2021 at 17:32

Tender Notice
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29 Nov 2021 at 17:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Reading Borough Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process seeking suppliers for the supply, installation, servicing, and maintenance of two replacement cremators at Reading Crematorium. This contract falls under the goods category, specifically related to cremators, and has a total estimated value of £1,800,000, with a minimum value of £800,000. The tender period concludes on 31st January 2022, and the contract is set to commence on 25th March 2022, concluding on 30th December 2022. Interested parties are required to submit their bids electronically through the Council's e-tendering portal, with all communications relating to this procurement being handled via the same platform.

This procurement opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth for businesses specialising in equipment supply, installation, and maintenance within the funeral service industry. Companies capable of providing the necessary building works alongside the cremation equipment will find this tender particularly suitable, especially those with experience in abatement systems and waste management. As this is an open procedure, it invites a wide range of competitive bids, enhancing the chances for innovative service providers or established firms in the relevant sectors to participate.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement for the supply, installation, servicing and maintenance of 2 no. replacement cremators, abatement system and ancillary items plus the demolition & removal of the existing equipment at: Reading Crematorium

Notice Description

RBC is seeking to procure a Supplier to install Two (2) wide-coffin or bariatric replacement Cremators for Reading Crematorium with a system to provide 100% abatement to the cremators, together with ancillary equipment associated with the processing of ashes and heat recovery. To include an all inclusive 15 year maintenance contract. Bids require Suppliers to provide details of all accompanying required building works, based on the proposed method of installation. The actual building works will be carried out by the Council's own contractors; however, bids should include the provision for the demolition and removal of all waste from old cremators, abatement system, flues and all other associated ancillary equipment from cremator to tip of the chimney. Please also note that a separate price is required for the removal and safe disposal of all existing cremation equipment and associated abatement media. Please refer to the Specification (input) in Schedule 1 which provides a full description of the RBC's required supplies. The Procurement The Supplies will be procured under the Open procedure pursuant to Regulation 27 (Open) of the PCR2015 Regulations (as amended) and advertised through RBC's electronic procurement portal, Intend, and circulated nationally on the Government site via "Find a Tender" (FTS). Additional information: Organisations interested in expressing an interest in this procurement should download the procurement documents which are available on the Council's e-tendering system at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Home and complete as instructed. The Portal is free of charge - to register please follow the supplier registration guidance which is available on the Portal. Contractors wishing to be considered for this tendering opportunity must complete the tender documents and return them electronically via the Council's e-tendering portal. Please note: you must register your interest via the Council's e-tendering portal if you intend to submit a tender. Interested parties must log onto the Council's e-tendering portal at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc, to express an interest and download the procurement documents. All communications regarding this procurement exercise will be conducted through the Council's e-tendering portal including requests for clarifications or general enquiries. The procurement documents will be available for download up until the closing time and date for tender submissions, it is the organisation's responsibility to ensure that they download the documents in ample time to ensure that they can be completed and returned electronically, along with supporting documents, prior to the closing time and date stipulated. Before completing the tender, potential providers/suppliers should ensure that the e-mail address that has been used to register their organisation will be checked regularly as the Council's e-tendering system will generate automatic notifications to this e-mail address when there are updates, changes or messages sent relating to the project. Potential bidders should also check that their organisation's details are correct and kept up to date. Technical questions and assistance regarding the use and operation of the Portal should be addressed to the In-Tend Help Desk - e-mail: support@in-tend.co.uk, telephone number +44 8442728810. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4e251cfd-2fc3-4f83-beff-d50d219490b4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35e96a46-49c7-469f-9926-9789d776040e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42350000 - Cremators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Mar 2022 - 30 Dec 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
READING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Di Willshire
Contact Email
diane.willshire@reading.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01189373787

Buyer Location

Locality
BERKSHIRE
Postcode
RG1 2LU
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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