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External Store for Northampton Mortuary

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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27 Oct 2025 at 12:48

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has concluded the award stage of a contract titled "External Store for Northampton Mortuary," set within the works category and focussed on building internal fittings and installation of cooling equipment. The procurement method utilised was a direct award, premised on specialist technical reasons due to the unique capabilities required for the mortuary fit-out in Northamptonshire, UK. The contract with LEEC LIMITED, a Nottingham-based SME specialising in refrigerated body storage systems, spans a period from 27th October 2025 to 31st January 2026. The tender process was guided by a legal framework established under UKPGA 2023/54, ensuring compliance with sector-specific standards for public authority undertakings in sub-central government.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies with expertise in supplying and installing specialised mortuary equipment, particularly those geared towards high-grade, durable solutions for demanding environments. Businesses well-suited to compete for such contracts would be those possessing a track record in end-to-end management of specialised facility installations, including initial design, manufacturing, installation, and after-sales services. Additionally, specialised SMEs, like LEEC LIMITED, that have proven expertise in crafting robust and reliable mortuary lifting trolleys and associated equipment, can leverage this contract to further their capabilities and establish a foothold in specialised public procurement sectors.

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Notice Title

External Store for Northampton Mortuary

Notice Description

The appointed supplier will provide a comprehensive and professional service encompassing initial design concept, equipment specification, manufacture, installation, and after-sales customer support. The supplier specialises in the supply and installation of refrigerated body storage systems and associated equipment, serving both UK and international markets. Their extensive experience in designing and delivering refrigerated body storage solutions ensures suitability for use in mortuary and funeral director facilities. As the world's leading manufacturer of mortuary lifting trolleys, the supplier constructs all equipment using robust materials and components, ensuring long-term reliability and performance in demanding operational environments.

Procurement Information

This procurement relates to the specialist fit-out of a mortuary facility in Northamptonshire. Following a review of available suppliers under the relevant framework, a direct award is proposed to a single supplier due to their unique technical capabilities and proven expertise in this highly specialised area. The selected supplier has demonstrated extensive experience in the design, manufacture, and installation of refrigerated body storage systems and associated mortuary equipment. Their ability to deliver a complete end-to-end solution-from initial concept design through to installation and after-sales support-ensures continuity, quality assurance, and compliance with sector-specific standards. In addition, the supplier is recognised as a leading manufacturer of mortuary lifting trolleys and related equipment, with a track record of delivering robust, reliable solutions tailored to the demanding environments of mortuary and funeral director facilities. Their equipment is constructed using high-grade materials and components, offering long-term durability and operational efficiency. Given the critical nature of the facility and the need for specialist technical input, it is deemed both commercially and operationally appropriate to proceed with a direct award under the framework. This approach ensures timely delivery, mitigates risk, and secures a supplier with the requisite expertise to meet the specific requirements of the Northamptonshire mortuary fit-out.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d428
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068536-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

44115800 - Building internal fittings

45331230 - Installation work of cooling equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£352,532 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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