--- title: "Astwood Crematorium Electric Cremator Procurement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9b625fbb-1fbd-43ac-8985-771a22733866" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9b625fbb-1fbd-43ac-8985-771a22733866" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9b625fbb-1fbd-43ac-8985-771a22733866.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9b625fbb-1fbd-43ac-8985-771a22733866.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-06" --- # Astwood Crematorium Electric Cremator Procurement Buyer: WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b625fbb-1fbd-43ac-8985-771a22733866 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9b625fbb-1fbd-43ac-8985-771a22733866) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9b625fbb-1fbd-43ac-8985-771a22733866.json) ## Summary Worcester City Council is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of electric cremators for Astwood Crematorium. The procurement is specifically for the design, manufacture, and installation of two new electric cremators to replace the existing three gas cremators. This project falls under the industry category of Installation Services of Machinery and Equipment (CPV 51500000) and includes related services such as construction work for crematoriums and cremators. The competitive procedure with negotiation is being used, in accordance with Regulation 29 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The tender period ends on 5 September 2024, with the contract period running from 2 December 2024 to 31 December 2025. Interested bidders must register on the e-procurement portal Proactis Pro-Contract to access the procurement documents. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, involved in the manufacturing and installation of specialised machinery and equipment, especially those with experience in crematorium-related projects. Given the council's use of a competitive procedure with negotiation, businesses that can provide innovative, cost-effective solutions while maintaining high standards of quality will stand a strong chance. Engaging with this procurement not only presents a substantial contract value but also enables winning bidders to establish or strengthen their relationship with a municipal authority, potentially opening doors to future projects and collaborations. ## Notice The Council is seeking to appoint an electric cremator manufacturer for the design, manufacture and installation of 2 new cremators for the Astwood Crematorium to replace the 3 existing gas cremators. The Council is conducting the procurement using the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation in accordance with Regulation 29 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. With reference to the estimated total value of the procurement in Section II.1.5, the Council has included an indicative figure which is based on a potential contract period of 24 months with the new electric cremators being installed and fully operational by December 2025. Please see the procurement documents for further information. The Council is using the e-procurement portal known as the Proactis Pro-Contract portal https://procontract.due-north.com to conduct this procurement exercise. To gain access to the procurement documents, bidders will need to register their company details at the above website. Once registered, bidders will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the procurement documents. Bidders will need to search for the invitation under Worcester City Council and then electronically submit an expression of interest and follow the online instructions to view the procurement documents ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d15de1fd-ac2f-4b5d-99b8-7ddf700596ab | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WORCESTER | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR1 2EY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Cathedral | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery - 45 - Construction work - 51 - Installation services (except software) ### Codes - 42350000 - Cremators - 45215300 - Construction work for crematoriums - 51500000 - Installation services of machinery and equipment ## Release History - 6 Aug 2024 at 15:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d15de1fd-ac2f-4b5d-99b8-7ddf700596ab ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d15de1fd-ac2f-4b5d-99b8-7ddf700596ab 6th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.worcester.gov.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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