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R086 - Cremator Feasibility Study

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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26 Jan 2026 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Middlesbrough Council, involved the "R086 - Cremator Feasibility Study" within the services industry category, specifically IT services related consulting and software development. Located in Middlesbrough, within the region UKC12, this process has reached the 'Award' stage as of 26 January 2026. The project followed a direct procurement method classified as 'Below threshold - without competition' and included an invitation for bids. However, only EDGE IT Systems Limited successfully submitted a compliant bid. This contract, valued at £29,166, was signed on 23 January 2026, and is scheduled to be completed by 22 April 2026, reflecting an urgent requirement for delivery.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, primarily those with expertise in IT services, consulting, and software development related to crematoriums. The process underscores a demand for companies with specialised local and national experience in the services industry, suggesting that enterprises possessing such qualifications could find new avenues for growth. Middlesbrough Council is a sub-central government public authority, indicating additional potential for businesses to engage in future procurement activities. The limited competition nature of the tender reflects a strategic opportunity for well-suited large-scale suppliers to secure this and similar projects.

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Notice Title

R086 - Cremator Feasibility Study

Notice Description

Following procurement procedure due to THE value, a quotation process was followed (invited three companies to bid who had relative crematorium experience) however only one managed to submit a completed return, by the deadline. Following the initial assessment, the company are compliant and hold the relevant amount of experience for the required study. The company seem to have significant local, and national experience, in this field. The work is urgent, and there is a tight timetable, which the company have confirmed that they can deliver on.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060ed7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006770-2026
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,166 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2026 - 22 Apr 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
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@middlesbrough.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDGE IT SYSTEMS

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