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North Northamptonshire Council Provision of Cremator Servicing and Maintenance at Kettering Crematorium (RFQ)

North Northamptonshire Council

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01 Sep 2026 at 12:00

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TenderUpdate

08 Jul 2026 at 14:57

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TenderUpdate

01 Jul 2026 at 15:58

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Tender

08 Jun 2026 at 17:48

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Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council procured servicing, maintenance and operational support for the cremation equipment at Warren Hill Crematorium in Kettering. The requirement covers two A.T.I. gas cremators—one CR2000XL and one CR2000—plus the Automatic Charging Bier, air compressor, mercury abatement equipment, heat exchanger, standby generator, cooling fans, control systems and remote monitoring infrastructure. The work supports safe, compliant and efficient operation of the crematorium, which carries out approximately 2,000 cremations each year, and provides continuity until replacement cremators are commissioned. This is a specialist cremator maintenance and operational support service delivered at Warren Hill Crematorium, within North Northamptonshire.

The procurement is complete and was awarded following a below-threshold open competition. One lot was evaluated on price weighted at 70% and quality at 30%; three bids were received, including two from SMEs. MEMORIA LIMITED was awarded the contract on 1 September 2026 for £146,000 excluding VAT (£175,200 including VAT). The awarded contract period runs from 29 September 2026 to 28 September 2028, with an option for one 12-month extension at the Council’s discretion, giving a maximum end date of 28 September 2029. The original estimated value was £150,000 excluding VAT (£180,000 including VAT). Participation was reserved for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises in the relevant area.

This award demonstrates an established requirement for specialist maintenance and operational support for A.T.I. gas cremators and associated crematorium infrastructure at North Northamptonshire Council. Suppliers well placed for a future requirement would need demonstrable capability across cremator servicing, fault response and planned maintenance, together with experience of ancillary systems such as mercury abatement, heat exchange, generators, cooling, controls and remote monitoring. Credibility would also depend on the capacity to support a high-throughput crematorium safely and reliably, maintain environmental and operational compliance, and minimise equipment downtime. The competition attracted three bids, two from SMEs, showing that the requirement can be contested by smaller specialist providers with suitable technical expertise and service capacity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

North Northamptonshire Council Provision of Cremator Servicing and Maintenance at Kettering Crematorium (RFQ)

Notice Description

This contract provides for the servicing, maintenance, and operational support of the cremation equipment at Warren Hill Crematorium, Kettering, ensuring the continued safe, compliant, and efficient operation of the facility. Warren Hill Crematorium operates two A.T.I. gas cremators (one CR2000XL and one CR2000), undertaking approximately 2,000 cremations per annum. The contract covers the maintenance and support of these cremators together with associated ancillary equipment, including the Automatic Charging Bier, Air Compressor, Mercury Abatement Equipment, Heat Exchanger, Standby Generator, cooling fans, control systems, and remote monitoring infrastructure. The award of this contract will provide continuity of service at Warren Hill Crematorium, mitigate the risk of equipment failure, ensure compliance with environmental and operational standards, and support the Council in maintaining an essential bereavement service until the replacement cremators are commissioned.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: An optional extension has been allowed and may be utilised in the event that all parties agree.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b04d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082579-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98371100 - Cemetery services and cremation services

98371110 - Cemetery services

98371111 - Cemetery maintenance services

98371120 - Cremation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£146,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20261 months ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2026 - 28 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Northamptonshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CORBY
Postcode
NN17 1QG
Postcode Area
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Corby West
Westminster Constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEMORIA LIMITED

Further Information

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