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Cremator Service Agreement 2026-2027 - YPO Crematoria Solutions III Framework Agreement Ref 1032

SEFTON COUNCIL

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20 Mar 2026 at 16:22

Summary of the contracting process

Sefton Council has completed the procurement process for the Cremator Service Agreement 2026-2027, awarded under the YPO Crematoria Solutions III Framework Agreement Ref 1032. The contract is intended for servicing cremators and associated equipment at Thornton and Southport crematoria in England. This tender falls under the industry category of cremators and cemetery maintenance services. The procurement method utilised was a direct award, and the contract period is set from 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2027, with an annual cost of £66,303 plus VAT (£79,563.60 including VAT). Facultatieve Technologies Limited has been chosen as the supplier, reflecting the contract's status as active since 28 February 2026.

This tender offers business growth opportunities chiefly to suppliers specialising in cremator services and cemetery maintenance. Firms equipped with expertise in this niche, particularly those engaged in providing technologically advanced crematory solutions, will be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Although the procurement method for this contract was a direct award, similar frameworks can open up prospects for businesses eager to engage with public bodies like Sefton Council in collaborative or service-based projects across the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Cremator Service Agreement 2026-2027 - YPO Crematoria Solutions III Framework Agreement Ref 1032

Notice Description

Service agreement for cremators and all associated equipment at Thornton and Southport crematoria. Direct award from YPO Crematoria Solutions III Framework Agreement Ref 1032. Cost per year is PS66,303 plus VAT / PS79,563.60 inc VAT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-abe7de6c-b03a-4a89-aaf3-cfa4199e8aca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87622171-a6fd-4f0d-8b6f-8bceb9d30791
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

42350000 - Cremators

98371111 - Cemetery maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£79,563 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,563 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEFTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 3NJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
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
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Derby
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FACULTATIEVE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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