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Astwood Crematorium Electric Cremator Procurement

WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL

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13 Jun 2025 at 09:13

Summary of the contracting process

Worcester City Council has completed the procurement process for the Astwood Crematorium Electric Cremator, falling under the 'Installation services of machinery and equipment' category. This selective tender utilised a negotiated procedure and has progressed to the award stage, with DFW Europe BV being the successful supplier. Located in Worcester, England, this tender was published on 13th June 2025 and the contract runs from 18th December 2024 until 31st December 2025, valued at £1,857,400. Key procurement stages, including tender and contract periods, were particularly focused on the service industry associated with construction work for crematoriums and cremators.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in machinery installation and construction work related to cremation services. Companies with expertise in electric cremators and related infrastructure can find meaningful ventures within this procurement process. This selective, negotiated procedure indicates potential for niche service providers to operate in specialised areas, emphasising collaboration, quality and technological proficiency, which could bolster their reputation and lead to further contracts in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Astwood Crematorium Electric Cremator Procurement

Notice Description

Astwood Crematorium Electric Cremator Procurement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7c249502-4ddc-4d2c-979e-ee3cffa4cdd9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c01261ae-d692-4d66-8863-b19e170de2c3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

42350000 - Cremators

45215300 - Construction work for crematoriums

51500000 - Installation services of machinery and equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,857,400 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@worcester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR1 2EY
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Cathedral
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DFW EUROPE

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