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title: "Supply, installation, servicing and maintenance of 2 no. replacement cremators, abatement system ancillary items plus the demolition and removal of the existing equipment at: Reading Crematorium"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02fb19"
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# Supply, installation, servicing and maintenance of 2 no. replacement cremators, abatement system ancillary items plus the demolition and removal of the existing equipment at: Reading Crematorium

Buyer: READING BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02fb19

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## Summary

Reading Borough Council is currently seeking suppliers for the tender titled "Supply, installation, servicing and maintenance of 2 no. replacement cremators, abatement system ancillary items plus the demolition and removal of the existing equipment at Reading Crematorium." This procurement, classified under the goods category, specifically targets the cremation industry. The active tender process is conducted through an open procedure, with submissions due by 31 January 2022. Suppliers should be prepared to collaborate on building works, with a contract value estimated at £1,800,000. The contract period lasts for 300 days, starting from the award date set for the same day as the bid closing date.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers specialising in the cremation industry, particularly those experienced in equipment installation and maintenance, as well as demolition services. Businesses that can provide comprehensive solutions, including the safe disposal of existing cremation equipment and abatement systems, will be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the detailed requirements for building works, companies with expertise in construction and project management will also find this tender appealing. This project not only allows for potential financial gains but also positions successful bidders as key partners in supporting local public services.

## Notice

RBC is seeking to procure a Supplier to install Two (2) wide-coffin or bariatric replacement Cremators for Reading Crematorium with a system to provide 100% abatement to the cremators, together with ancillary equipment associated with the processing of ashes and heat recovery. To include an all inclusive 15 year maintenance contract.Bids require Suppliers to provide details of all accompanying required building works, based on the proposed method of installation. The actual building works will be carried out by the Council's own contractors; however, bids should include the provision for the demolition and removal of all waste from old cremators, abatement system, flues and all other associated ancillary equipment from cremator to tip of the chimney.Please also note that a separate price is required for the removal and safe disposal of all existing cremation equipment and associated abatement media.Please refer to the Specification (input) in Schedule 1 which provides a full de

### Lot Information

Lot 1

RBC is seeking to procure a Supplier to install Two (2) wide-coffin or bariatric replacement Cremators for Reading Crematorium with a system to provide 100% abatement to the cremators, together with ancillary equipment associated with the processing of ashes and heat recovery. Bids require Suppliers to provide details of all accompanying required building works, based on the proposed method of installation. The actual building works will be carried out by the Council's own contractors; however, bids should include the provision for the demolition and removal of all waste from old cremators, abatement system, flues and all other associated ancillary equipment from cremator to tip of the chimney.Please also note that a separate price is required for the removal and safe disposal of all existing cremation equipment and associated abatement media.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029608-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,800,000 |
| Lots value | £1,800,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | READING BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG1 2LU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Reading Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ11 Berkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42350000 - Cremators

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2021 at 17:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029608-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.reading.gov.uk
- https://courttribunalfinder.service.gov.uk/courts/rolls-building
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Tenders/Current
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/cabinet-office

## Provenance

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