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10 Jun 2026 at 08:05

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council recently completed a direct procurement process for "Consumables for county mortuary." The procurement, under UK legal basis 2023/54, focused on goods within the "Post-mortem and mortuary equipment and supplies" category. The contract was awarded to Chemsol Limited, a Sheffield-based SME, without competition, indicating a below-threshold procurement method. The process is now in the award stage, and the contract commenced on 1st January 2026, ending on 31st March 2026, with a total contract value of £60,000. All activities aligned with the regional needs of Northampton, United Kingdom.

This tender presents growth opportunities primarily for companies specialising in mortuary and post-mortem supplies. Firms like Chemsol Limited, which is a smaller enterprise, can benefit from such contracts by expanding their client base and demonstrating their capability in handling public sector requirements. The focused industry category indicates suitability for businesses providing specific post-mortem consumables, making it ideal for suppliers with expertise in niche medical and laboratory equipment. Such contracts can enhance market presence and credibility for small to medium-sized enterprises in related fields.

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Notice Title

Consumables for county mortuary

Notice Description

Consumables for the establishment and operation of the county mortuary

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b151
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054534-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33900000 - Post-mortem and mortuary equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 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
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHEMSOL

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