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Cremator maintenance

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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29 Sep 2025 at 08:36

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council, operating from Taunton in the United Kingdom, has concluded a direct procurement process for the maintenance of cremator equipment, categorized under miscellaneous repair and maintenance services. This service contract, titled "Cremator maintenance," is related to sub-central government public authority services and was awarded to Facultatieve Technologies. The procurement was managed under UK legal regulations, with the contract signed on 10th August 2025, and active from 11th August 2025 until 31st March 2026. The procurement type was "Below threshold - without competition," and the contract was awarded with a total value of £72,000.

This tender process presents a structured growth opportunity for businesses specializing in maintenance and repair services, particularly those capable of providing specialised support for cremator equipment. Given the tender's direct procurement method, large-scale, established service providers are typically well-suited to fulfil the contract needs effectively. This open procurement landscape encourages businesses with niche expertise in specific maintenance services to connect with public sector buyers, potentially increasing their market presence within government contracts.

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Notice Title

Cremator maintenance

Notice Description

Maintenance of cremator equipment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a3b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060359-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 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
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialandprocurement@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FACULTATIEVE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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