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Appointment and Management of the Multi-Disciplinary Design Team for GYBC Cremator Plant Replacement and Site Expansion

GREAT YARMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

13 May 2026 at 13:03

Tender

13 Mar 2026 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract concerns Great Yarmouth Borough Council's appointment and management of a multi-disciplinary design team for the cremator plant replacement and site expansion at Great Yarmouth Crematorium. The procurement process has been conducted by Great Yarmouth Borough Council as the buyer, with East Suffolk Council managing the procurement process on their behalf. The industry category for this project falls under architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, specifically in the UKH15 region of Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom. The procurement method was a below-threshold open competition, culminating in the award stage with Gentoo Project Management Limited as the supplier. Significant dates include an award date of 13th May 2026, with the contract period spanning from 25th April to 1st December 2026.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural and engineering services, construction management, and related coordination activities. The open competition format allowed a wide range of companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to participate. The contract involves highly specialised work, such as integrating bespoke equipment into the design and managing complex, regulatory-constrained projects, making it ideal for firms with experience in these areas. Participation in such tenders can enhance a company's portfolio, provide substantial financial benefits through the awarded contract worth £134,268.25, and reinforce business reputation through collaboration with public authorities like Great Yarmouth Borough Council.

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Notice Title

Appointment and Management of the Multi-Disciplinary Design Team for GYBC Cremator Plant Replacement and Site Expansion

Notice Description

Great Yarmouth Borough Council (GYBC) is seeking a supplier to appoint and manage the multidisciplinary Design Team required for the Cremator Plant Replacement & Site Expansion project at Great Yarmouth Crematorium. The selected supplier will: * Recruit or appoint internally a design team tailored to the technical and regulatory needs of this project (with local sourcing where possible). * Manage and coordinate the Design Team from appointment through to RIBA Stage completion. * Integrate the cremator equipment manufacturer's design requirements into the building design process. * Ensure the design delivers improved facilities such as: o New control room o Viewing area for witnessing coffin insertion o Automatic charging bier o Ergonomic cremulator/ash processing areas o Improved public/funeral director waiting facilities o Enlarged crematory to allow the old cremators to operate during transition

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0669ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043936-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£134,268 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Apr 2026 - 1 Dec 2026 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
GREAT YARMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GREAT YARMOUTH
Postcode
NR30 2QF
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GENTOO PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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