Tender

Service and Maintenance of Cremators and Abatement System

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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13 May 2022 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council is inviting expressions of interest for the tender titled "Service and Maintenance of Cremators and Abatement System," which falls within the funeral and related services industry category. This procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with key dates including the deadline for tender responses set for 13th June 2022 at 15:00 UK Local time. The contract is for an initial term of 6 years, with options to extend for an additional 11 years and 10 months, potentially totaling 13 years and 10 months. The estimated contract spend ranges from £520,000 to £1,245,000, depending on the duration of the contract.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cremation services and maintenance. Suitable businesses would include those with expertise in technical maintenance of abatement systems and cremators, particularly those that adhere to legislative standards. Participation in the tender requires registration as a supplier through the ProContract portal, which is the sole platform for receiving the necessary tender documents. This long-term contract could provide a steady revenue stream for businesses that can demonstrate experience and compliance with current regulations in the sector.

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Notice Title

Service and Maintenance of Cremators and Abatement System

Notice Description

Service and Maintenance of Cremators and Abatement System Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of Service and Maintenance of the Cremators and Abatement System at Kingsdown Crematorium in line with with current legislation, including guidance note 5/2 Statutory Guidance for Crematoria The initial contract term will be for 6 years with an option to extend for a further 5 years + 2 years 10 months for a potential total contract term of 13 years 10 months as stated in the ITT documents. Estimated contract spend is between PS520,000 and PS540,000 across the initial 6 year contract term, PS950,000 and PS990,000 across the potential 11 year contract term and between PS1,200,000 and PS1,245,000 across the potential total 13 year 10 month contract term. Full details relating to the Services are provided in the tender documents. To participate, Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the tender documents. In the event of difficulties registering as a supplier, please refer to the System Administrator Proactis support team ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com Tender clarifications to be submitted in writing via Messaging in ProContract tender portal by 30th May 2022, 15:00 hrs UK Local time. The Council's responses to these clarification questions will be issued periodically on the ProContract tender portal. Tender Responses are required to be submitted no later than 13th June 2022, 15:00 hrs UK Local time via ProContract tender portal - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ Please note that this project has been advertised on Find a Tender Service (FTS) Contract Notice / Contracts Finder / other web portals, however, Supplying the South West Portal, https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ is the only portal that includes all the relevant documents required to respond to this opportunity, bearing Project Id: DN612054 No Tender submissions will be considered without completing the tender documents in full including attachments and returning them in alignment with the instructions within the tender documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03378c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012526-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98370000 - Funeral and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Jodie Wakefield
Contact Email
jwakefield@swindon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7392102892

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2JH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Eastcott
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

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