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Removal of Cremators

WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL

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18 Aug 2025 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Worcester City Council has concluded a direct procurement process for the "Removal of Cremators" project, involving the dismantling, removal, and disposal of three gas cremators from the Astwood Crematorium in Worcester. The procurement falls under the works category and was completed below the competitive threshold as of 11th August 2025, with the contract running until 30th September 2025. Key details include the buyer, Worcester City Council, situated in Worcester, UK, and the supplier, Jim Freeman Engineering Limited, from Melton Mowbray, UK. This project falls in the industry category relating to the dismantling of cremators, as classified under CPV codes 42350000 and 45111300.

This tender represents a niche opportunity within the waste management and dismantling industry, specifically appealing to businesses specialising in engineering services related to cremators and dismantling operations. Jim Freeman Engineering Limited, an SME, successfully engaged in this non-competitive procurement due to its specialised expertise. Such projects provide business growth potential for companies with appropriate experience and capacity to manage similar works in the public sector, particularly those looking to establish or expand their credentials within sub-central government projects.

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Notice Title

Removal of Cremators

Notice Description

Dismantling, removal and disposal of 3 gas cremators from Astwood Crematorium, Worcester

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05897b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049381-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

42350000 - Cremators

45111300 - Dismantling works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£47,230 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@worcester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Cathedral
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JIM FREEMAN ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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