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Provision of service, repair and maintenance of crematoria equipment

HULL CITY COUNCIL

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13 Jan 2026 at 15:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of service, repair and maintenance of crematoria equipment" has been completed by Hull City Council, a regional authority based in Hull, United Kingdom. This process was executed through a direct award contract, focusing on the repair and maintenance services of crematoria machinery, classified under the industry category "Repair and maintenance services of machinery." The contract was awarded without prior publication of a call for competition due to the protection of exclusive intellectual property rights. The primary location for the services is Hull Crematorium, located on Chanterlands Avenue. Facultatieve Technologies Ltd, the supplier, was awarded the contract on 6th January 2026, with an estimated value of £213,423, covering annual services and planned refractory works for two cremators.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services of machinery to engage with local government contracts. Although awarded without competition due to specific supplier capabilities, similar tenders might suit other specialist businesses with unique capabilities or proprietary technologies. Companies capable of providing niche services with intellectual property considerations should particularly consider such opportunities for business growth, as it highlights the value of owning innovative solutions that only a particular provider can offer. Additionally, engaging in such governmental tenders can improve a firm’s reputation and open doors to future public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Provision of service, repair and maintenance of crematoria equipment

Notice Description

Direct award a contract to Facultatieve Technologies Limited for the provision of service, repair and maintenance of crematoria equipment based at Hull Crematorium, Chanterlands Avenue though YPO III Crematoria Solutions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To direct award a contract to Facultatieve Technologies Limited for the provision of service, repair and maintenance of crematoria equipment based at Hull Crematorium, Chanterlands Avenue though YPO III Crematoria Solutions at an estimated cost of PS213,423 (comprising PS87,423 annual service and refractory works (planned relines of 2 cremators at estimated PS63,000 each)).

Procurement Information

Facultatieve Technologies Limited has installed the Cremator which is subject to a system which they own the intellectual property. The Council must enter contract with a Supplier who can maintain the system, however due to the intellectual property rights that Faculatieve Technologies has, there is no alternative provider.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0604e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002762-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50530000 - Repair and maintenance services of machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£213,423 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HULL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 2AA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of

Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FACULTATIEVE TECHNOLOGIES

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