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Astwood Crematorium Electric Cremator Procurement

WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

13 Jun 2025 at 09:11

Tender

06 Aug 2024 at 15:02

Planning

01 Jul 2024 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

Worcester City Council has successfully completed a procurement process to appoint DFW Europe for the design, manufacture, and installation of two new electric cremators at the Astwood Crematorium, in replacement of the existing gas cremators. The process, categorised as services in the industry of machinery installation, was conducted using the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation, according to Regulation 29 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This selective procurement method ensured a competitive approach, with the final contract amounting to £1,857,400. The key timeline for this procurement outlines that the electric cremators are expected to be fully operational by December 2025. The contract was formally signed on 17th December 2024, marking the transition from the tender to the award stage.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in the manufacture and installation of cremators and related construction work for crematoriums. Companies that focus on sustainable energy solutions could find this type of tender an ideal fit, given the shift from gas to electric technology. Businesses with expertise in negotiating and aligning their offerings to the specific needs and regulations associated with public contracts may find significant opportunities to expand their projects and service offerings, increasing their footprint in the UK market. The project highlights a broader move towards environmentally considerate developments in public infrastructure.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0478c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032151-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,857,400 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Jul 2024Expired
Award Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Phil Crump
Contact Email
procurement@worcester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1905722131

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
TLG12 Worcestershire CC

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Cathedral
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DFW EUROPE

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