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Tenders are invited from Contractors on the Procure West Midlands Framework for works at Astwood Crematorium, Worcester

WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL

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04 Sep 2025 at 08:50

Summary of the contracting process

Worcester City Council recently awarded a contract for construction works at Astwood Crematorium located in Worcester, United Kingdom. The procurement process, completed within the Procure West Midlands Framework, focused on selecting a Principal Contractor for works related to buildings in the health and social services sector. The contract was awarded on 15th August 2025, following a tender period that concluded on 11th July 2025. The procurement falls under the 'works' category with an award value of £2,674,731.67. The contract period commenced on 9th September 2025, with completion aimed for 12th June 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for construction businesses operating within the Midlands, especially those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Given its classification under construction work for health and social services buildings, including crematoriums, businesses poised to benefit would be those specialising in infrastructure and building projects within public services. SMEs like Speller Metcalfe, the awarded supplier, illustrate how participating in such public contracts can bolster growth and expand operational capacities by aligning with government-backed initiatives.

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Notice Title

Tenders are invited from Contractors on the Procure West Midlands Framework for works at Astwood Crematorium, Worcester

Notice Description

We used Contractors on the Procure West Midlands Framework for works to appoint a Principal Contractor for works at Astwood Crematorium, Worcester.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d9253e1c-2351-4af8-b3bc-c47fed823d19
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82157ec0-1aa8-4536-af9d-ef236da7cf1e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45215000 - Construction work for buildings relating to health and social services, for crematoriums and public conveniences

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,674,731 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,674,731 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2025 - 12 Jun 2026 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPELLER METCALFE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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