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16 Jul 2026 at 09:23

Summary of the contracting process

North East Lincolnshire Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the supply and installation of two electric cremators at Grimsby Crematorium. The procurement, under the industry category of goods, is contracted with DFW Europe BV., a supplier based in the Netherlands. The contract was awarded following a direct procurement method due to the unique ability of this supplier to provide the required cremators along with maintenance services. The contract period is set from 17th July 2026 to 31st October 2027, with a gross value of £2,011,680. The procurement process aligns with the legal basis as per UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses in the niche field of electric cremator manufacturing and installation. Companies capable of providing specialised goods such as cremators, particularly those with experience in handling public authority contracts, would find this project beneficial for business growth. The agreement with DFW Europe BV. highlights the prospects for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate in procurement processes when they hold unique market capabilities. The direct award process may also encourage suppliers with specialised technical offerings to engage in future procurements, enhancing their portfolio with public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Supply of Two Electric Cremators

Notice Description

Production and installation of two electric cremators at Grimsby Crematorium.

Procurement Information

Only one supplier in the market that can provide electric cremators with maintenance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc89
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067091-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42350000 - Cremators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,676,400 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2026 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH 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
GRIMSBY
Postcode
DN31 1HU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North East Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
West Marsh
Westminster Constituency
Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DFW EUROPE

Further Information

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