Award

Mortuary Consumables

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

12 Feb 2026 at 14:53

TenderUpdate

17 Oct 2025 at 12:31

Tender

29 Sep 2025 at 12:20

Planning

05 Jun 2025 at 10:04

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has completed the procurement process for the supply of mortuary consumables to Flax Bourton Mortuary. The contract was awarded to CHEMSOL LIMITED, based in Sheffield, and covers the period from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2028. The tender falls under the "goods" category, specifically for mortuary equipment and supplies. This open competition, detailed under the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54, followed an "open" procurement method below the threshold for competition. The contract is valued at £153,000 (net). The procurement stage has reached the award stage, with the contract status marked as active and the process complete.

This tender offers business growth opportunities particularly for SMEs supplying mortuary consumables and post-mortem equipment. Companies specialising in medical supplies with capabilities to provide such products to sub-central government entities within the United Kingdom stand to benefit significantly. With award criteria prioritising price at 65%, quality at 25%, and social value at 10%, businesses able to offer competitive pricing while meeting quality standards and demonstrating social contributions are well-positioned to compete in future similar tenders. The opportunity to service a prominent public authority such as Bristol City Council further enhances business profile and opens avenues for broader public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

Mortuary Consumables

Notice Description

Supply of Mortuary Consumables to Flax Bourton Mortuary.

Planning Information

Bristol City Council wish to test the level of market interest in a contract for the supply of Mortuary Consumables.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054356
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012996-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33900000 - Post-mortem and mortuary equipment and supplies

33970000 - Mortuary equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£153,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£153,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£153,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
20 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Gabriel McEvoy
Contact Email
gabriel.mcevoy@bristol.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHEMSOL

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