Award

008781 - Servicing of cremators

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Apr 2025 at 15:43

Tender

12 Nov 2024 at 11:20

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council is overseeing a public procurement process titled "Servicing of Cremators", focusing on providing servicing and maintenance for cremators at the West Road Crematorium in Newcastle upon Tyne. This falls under the industry category of cemetery services and cremation services (CPV code 98371100) and repair and maintenance services (CPV code 50000000). The procurement employs an open procedure, indicating that it allows for wide participation. The contract, valued at £400,000, spans 24 months with the possibility of two 12-month extensions, commencing on 1st May 2025. As of the most recent update, the procurement has reached the award stage, with IFZW Maintenance Ltd securing the contract, indicating that the planning and tender stages are complete. The location for delivery is specified as UKC22, aligning with Newcastle upon Tyne.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in maintenance and service provision for cremation facilities. Companies with expertise in handling complex maintenance tasks and a focus on quality can find substantial growth opportunities, especially those capable of delivering high standards within budget constraints, as quality accounts for 70% of the award criteria. Although the procurement round has concluded, similar future tenders can provide ample opportunities for businesses willing to expand their service portfolio within the public sector. Ensuring participation in future tenders requires staying informed about such opportunities, particularly those initiated by regional authorities like Newcastle City Council.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

008781 - Servicing of cremators

Notice Description

Service and Maintenance of Cremators up to 4 years service contract. 2 years then 2 x 12 month extensions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Servicing and maintenance of cremators at West Road.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months options to extend

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b5bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016871-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98371100 - Cemetery services and cremation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2027 - 2029

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Janine Lancaster, Julie Spencer
Contact Email
janine.lancaster@newcastle.gov.uk, julie.spencer@newcastle.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IFZW MAINTENANCE

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-04b5bb-2025-04-24T16:43:21+01:00",
    "date": "2025-04-24T16:43:21+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-04b5bb",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "Project ref on Open # OPEN2024148",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        },
        "title": "008781 - Servicing of cremators",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "98371100",
            "description": "Cemetery services and cremation services"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "description": "Service and Maintenance of Cremators up to 4 years service contract. 2 years then 2 x 12 month extensions.",
        "value": {
            "amount": 0.01,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "Servicing and maintenance of cremators at West Road.",
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "durationInDays": 720
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "2 x 12 months options to extend"
                },
                "submissionTerms": {
                    "variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
                },
                "hasOptions": false,
                "status": "cancelled",
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "name": "quality",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "70"
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "description": "30"
                        }
                    ]
                }
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKC22"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKC22"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "submissionMethod": [
            "electronicSubmission"
        ],
        "submissionMethodDetails": "http://www.open-uk.org",
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "coveredBy": [
            "GPA"
        ],
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2024-12-18T10:00:00Z"
        },
        "submissionTerms": {
            "languages": [
                "en"
            ],
            "bidValidityPeriod": {
                "durationInDays": 90
            }
        },
        "awardPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2024-12-18T11:00:00Z"
        },
        "bidOpening": {
            "date": "2024-12-18T11:00:00Z"
        },
        "hasRecurrence": true,
        "recurrence": {
            "description": "2027 - 2029"
        }
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-9464",
            "name": "Newcastle City Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Newcastle City Council",
                "noIdentifierRationale": "notOnAnyRegister"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Civic Centre",
                "locality": "NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE",
                "region": "UKC22",
                "postalCode": "NE18QH",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Janine Lancaster",
                "email": "janine.lancaster@newcastle.gov.uk",
                "url": "http://www.open-uk.org"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.newcastle.gov.uk",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "REGIONAL_AUTHORITY",
                        "description": "Regional or local authority"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "COFOG",
                        "id": "01",
                        "description": "General public services"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-1091",
            "name": "N/A",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "N/A"
            },
            "address": {
                "locality": "N/A",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "reviewBody"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-44810",
            "name": "Newcastle City Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Newcastle City Council",
                "noIdentifierRationale": "notOnAnyRegister"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Civic Centre",
                "locality": "Newcastle Upon Tyne",
                "region": "UKC22",
                "postalCode": "NE18QH",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Julie Spencer",
                "email": "julie.spencer@newcastle.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.newcastle.gov.uk",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "REGIONAL_AUTHORITY",
                        "description": "Regional or local authority"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "COFOG",
                        "id": "01",
                        "description": "General public services"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-5594803",
            "name": "IFZW Maintenance Ltd",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "IFZW Maintenance Ltd",
                "id": "5594803",
                "scheme": "GB-COH"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Suite C, Huffwood House, Huffwood Trading Estate, Partridge Green,",
                "locality": "West Sussex",
                "region": "UK",
                "postalCode": "RH13 8AU",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-62519",
            "name": "High Court of Justice",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "High Court of Justice"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Technology and Construction Court, 7 Rolls Buildings, Fetter Lane",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "EC4A 1NL",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "reviewBody"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-FTS-44810",
        "name": "Newcastle City Council"
    },
    "language": "en",
    "description": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036542-2024 The link to the orginal notice",
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "016871-2025-1",
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ],
            "status": "active",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-5594803",
                    "name": "IFZW Maintenance Ltd"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "016871-2025-1",
            "awardID": "016871-2025-1",
            "status": "active",
            "value": {
                "amount": 400000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "dateSigned": "2025-04-22T00:00:00+01:00"
        }
    ],
    "bids": {
        "statistics": [
            {
                "id": "8",
                "measure": "bids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 1
            },
            {
                "id": "9",
                "measure": "smeBids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 0
            },
            {
                "id": "10",
                "measure": "electronicBids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 1
            },
            {
                "id": "6",
                "measure": "lowestValidBidValue",
                "value": 0.01,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            {
                "id": "7",
                "measure": "highestValidBidValue",
                "value": 400000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            }
        ]
    }
}