Award

Contract for Service and Maintenance of gas fired Cremators

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

19 Mar 2026 at 16:17

Award

03 Feb 2026 at 09:12

Award

03 Feb 2026 at 08:15

Summary of the contracting process

On 19th March 2026, the City & County of Swansea entered the award stage of the contracting process for the service and maintenance of gas-fired cremators at the Swansea Crematorium. The procurement is classified under the "Repair and Maintenance" services category in the UK region of Swansea, and has been awarded using a direct award method. This decision was made due to the proprietary nature of the equipment requiring use of the sole supplier. The contract, which commenced on 1st April 2026 and is valid until 31st March 2027, with an option for renewal until March 2029, has a gross value of GBP 339,700.68.

This direct award presents opportunities for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services within proprietary technology environments. Organisations adept in handling such unique equipment needs would benefit from exploring similar public sector tenders, potentially enhancing their market presence. IFZW - Maintenance Limited, designated as an SME supplier, demonstrates suitability and expertise in managing both service and technical challenges, highlighting the scope for SMEs with specialised competencies to secure significant contracts and foster sustained business growth.

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Notice Title

Contract for Service and Maintenance of gas fired Cremators

Notice Description

The contract provides us with the availability to engage specialist contractors to manage the All-inclusive service, repair and maintenance of Swansea Crematorium Gas fired cremators and abatement systems.

Procurement Information

Due to the closed protocol on the existing proprietary equipment/service where the supplier in question is the sole supplier, which provides us with the ability to manage the cremators to comply with the statutory obligations

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0614d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025404-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£283,084 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£283,083 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IFZW - MAINTENANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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