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East Cambridgeshire District Council Bereavement Centre Electric Cremator

EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

27 Jun 2025 at 07:00

Award

04 Jun 2025 at 10:55

Award

27 May 2025 at 12:21

Planning

29 Apr 2025 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

East Cambridgeshire District Council, in collaboration with Cambridgeshire County Council, is leading the public procurement process for the East Cambridgeshire District Council Bereavement Centre Electric Cremator project. The procurement, initiated as a direct award, involved the production, supply, and installation of an electric cremator and associated equipment, for a newly planned crematorium and bereavement centre at the Former Outdoor Centre in Mepal, UK. The contract, with a gross value of €970,000, was signed on 16th June 2025, with a contract period set to begin on 1st July 2025 and conclude on 11th May 2026. This procurement is classified under the goods category, specifically for cremators, and is supported by EU legal frameworks and guidelines, ensuring a high threshold for quality and compliance. The project is anticipated to align with the building programme for installation by March 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in construction, environmental sustainability, and funeral services. Companies that are adept at supplying and installing advanced cremation and emissions monitoring technology will find this project particularly appealing. The opportunity is geared towards small to medium enterprises, especially those based in the UK or the broader EU area, due to the need for ongoing maintenance and potential future developments related to the bereavement centre. The contracting process being a direct award emphasizes the importance of demonstrating unique capabilities and a proven track record in the field to be considered for similar opportunities in the future. Additionally, businesses that can offer innovative solutions within the building constraints specified will likely have a competitive edge.

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Notice Title

East Cambridgeshire District Council Bereavement Centre Electric Cremator

Notice Description

The council is in the process of building a new build crematorium and bereavement centre located at the Former Outdoor Centre, Mepal, UK. The key aims of this new facility is to provide a beautiful and sustainable alternative to the residents of East Cambridgeshire and surrounding area. To assist with this aim, it has been decided that an electric cremator will be installed. Production, supply and installation of an electric cremator and supporting equipment, as listed below. Supporting equipment includes * Automatic charging bier * Attachment for automatic charging bier for little cremations * Control system * Extraction box above the oven entry * Crematoria Emissions Monitoring system * Reporting tool * Single Stream Filtration installation * Raking box and tools * Ash pan lift * Ash pan trolley * Cremulator * Ash treatment table with ashpan storage * Electric driven coffin trolley * Remote control for charging * Secondary heat exchanger Training of operatives on the equipment supplied and ongoing maintenance contract with UK based provider. The provision of the electric cremator needs to be within the constraints of the new building, changing the build layout at this stage is not a possibility due to cost implications for redesign work. The floor area available in the cremator hall for the cremator and the supporting equipment is 71m2. This does not include the floor area that has been allocated for the committal hall. There is also the constraint for the delivery and installation of the cremator to fit with the build programme, with an anticipated installation date of March 2026.

Planning Information

To receive the Market Engagement document for completion, interested parties should email Jon Collyns at Jon.collyns@cambridgeshire.gov.uk. The closing date for receipt of submitted questionnaires is 5pm on Wednesday 21st May 2025.

Procurement Information

Market engagement was run to identify any other provider in the market, and this provider were the only ones to respond.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0508f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035569-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42350000 - Cremators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£970,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£970,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 May 2025Expired
Award Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 11 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Jon Collyns, joncollyns
Contact Email
jon.collyns@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+447775703930

Buyer Location

Locality
ELY
Postcode
CB7 4EE
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DFW EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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