Award

Modular Build Crematorium Waiting Room

CITY OF YORK COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

23 Apr 2026 at 11:41

TenderUpdate

13 Jan 2026 at 12:00

TenderUpdate

12 Jan 2026 at 15:57

Tender

02 Dec 2025 at 15:27

Summary of the contracting process

The City of York Council has completed the procurement process for the construction of a modular build crematorium waiting room, located in York, United Kingdom. This project falls under the "works" industry category with a focus on construction work, classified under CPV code 45000000. The procurement followed the "open" method detailed as below threshold, encouraging open competition among suppliers. The tender process was initiated on 2nd December 2025, with key dates including an enquiry deadline on 20th January 2026 and a submission deadline on 27th January 2026. The contract was successfully awarded to Chester Composites Ltd on 16th April 2026, and the project is scheduled to commence on 1st June 2026, concluding by 4th September 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, particularly those adept in modular builds. The contract, valued at £519,120 gross (£432,600 net of VAT), offers a conducive growth avenue for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with a selection criterion based on a 60:40 price to quality ratio. The open competition invites businesses capable of delivering high-quality construction solutions, adhering to the proposed timeline. Chester Composites Ltd, an SME based in Chester, fittingly won the tender, showcasing the favourable conditions for SMEs under this procurement structure.

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Notice Title

Modular Build Crematorium Waiting Room

Notice Description

Modular Build Crematorium Waiting Room for City of York Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ed2e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037048-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£432,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 4 Sep 2026 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
CITY OF YORK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6GA
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE2 North Yorkshire

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHESTER COMPOSITES

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