Planning

Provision of Cremators to the Council

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 12:35

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council has initiated a procurement process for the replacement of cremators at its facilities. The tender, titled "Provision of Cremators to the Council", is currently at the planning stage and will utilise an open procurement method. This opportunity falls under the goods industry category, specifically targeting cremation equipment, with a procurement value of £2,000,000. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2026 and run until 31st March 2031, with the potential for renewal until 31st March 2036. Interested parties can expect future notices regarding the tender around 31st October 2025. The project location is within the United Kingdom, in the UKD region.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacturing and supply of cremators, particularly those with experience in public sector contracts. The open procedure approach encourages a competitive environment, potentially favouring small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Given the substantial budget and long contract period, successful bidders could enhance their market presence and secure a steady revenue stream. Companies capable of delivering high-quality, efficient cremation solutions and compliance with sub-central government standards will have a competitive advantage in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Cremators to the Council

Notice Description

Due to age the Council is looking to replace the cremators at its sites.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051db2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024824-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42350000 - Cremators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@blackburn.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Further Information

Notice Documents

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