Tender

Astwood Crematorium Electric Cremator Procurement

WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Aug 2024 at 15:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Worcester City Council is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of electric cremators for Astwood Crematorium. The procurement is specifically for the design, manufacture, and installation of two new electric cremators to replace the existing three gas cremators. This project falls under the industry category of Installation Services of Machinery and Equipment (CPV 51500000) and includes related services such as construction work for crematoriums and cremators. The competitive procedure with negotiation is being used, in accordance with Regulation 29 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The tender period ends on 5 September 2024, with the contract period running from 2 December 2024 to 31 December 2025. Interested bidders must register on the e-procurement portal Proactis Pro-Contract to access the procurement documents.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, involved in the manufacturing and installation of specialised machinery and equipment, especially those with experience in crematorium-related projects. Given the council's use of a competitive procedure with negotiation, businesses that can provide innovative, cost-effective solutions while maintaining high standards of quality will stand a strong chance. Engaging with this procurement not only presents a substantial contract value but also enables winning bidders to establish or strengthen their relationship with a municipal authority, potentially opening doors to future projects and collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Astwood Crematorium Electric Cremator Procurement

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to appoint an electric cremator manufacturer for the design, manufacture and installation of 2 new cremators for the Astwood Crematorium to replace the 3 existing gas cremators. The Council is conducting the procurement using the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation in accordance with Regulation 29 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. With reference to the estimated total value of the procurement in Section II.1.5, the Council has included an indicative figure which is based on a potential contract period of 24 months with the new electric cremators being installed and fully operational by December 2025. Please see the procurement documents for further information. The Council is using the e-procurement portal known as the Proactis Pro-Contract portal https://procontract.due-north.com to conduct this procurement exercise. To gain access to the procurement documents, bidders will need to register their company details at the above website. Once registered, bidders will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the procurement documents. Bidders will need to search for the invitation under Worcester City Council and then electronically submit an expression of interest and follow the online instructions to view the procurement documents

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9b625fbb-1fbd-43ac-8985-771a22733866
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d15de1fd-ac2f-4b5d-99b8-7ddf700596ab
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 1-2 years
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
WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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