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title: "Astwood Crematorium Electric Cremator Procurement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0478c4"
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# Astwood Crematorium Electric Cremator Procurement

Buyer: WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0478c4

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## Summary

Worcester City Council has successfully completed a procurement process to appoint DFW Europe for the design, manufacture, and installation of two new electric cremators at the Astwood Crematorium, in replacement of the existing gas cremators. The process, categorised as services in the industry of machinery installation, was conducted using the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation, according to Regulation 29 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This selective procurement method ensured a competitive approach, with the final contract amounting to £1,857,400. The key timeline for this procurement outlines that the electric cremators are expected to be fully operational by December 2025. The contract was formally signed on 17th December 2024, marking the transition from the tender to the award stage.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in the manufacture and installation of cremators and related construction work for crematoriums. Companies that focus on sustainable energy solutions could find this type of tender an ideal fit, given the shift from gas to electric technology. Businesses with expertise in negotiating and aligning their offerings to the specific needs and regulations associated with public contracts may find significant opportunities to expand their projects and service offerings, increasing their footprint in the UK market. The project highlights a broader move towards environmentally considerate developments in public infrastructure.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032151-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| 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 | £1,857,400 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DFW EUROPE |

## 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

- 13 Jun 2025 at 09:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032151-2025
- 6 Aug 2024 at 15:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024718-2024
- 1 Jul 2024 at 13:38 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019961-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.worcester.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com

## Provenance

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