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title: "North Northamptonshire Council Provision of Cremator Servicing and Maintenance at Kettering Crematorium (RFQ)"
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# North Northamptonshire Council Provision of Cremator Servicing and Maintenance at Kettering Crematorium (RFQ)

Buyer: NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ef8d

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## Summary

The procurement process organised by North Northamptonshire Council involves the provision of cremator servicing and maintenance at Warren Hill Crematorium in Kettering. Initially active from February 2026, the tender sought quotations (RFQ) for servicing two gas cremators and related equipment. A reassessment led to the cancellation of this procurement on 28th April 2026, indicating internal reasons and a reconsideration of operational and commercial requirements. As part of the service, businesses were advised to show interest by 30th March 2026, via open competition. They were required to submit expressions exclusively through email, as electronic submissions were not allowed.

This tender presented business growth opportunities for companies specialising in cremation services, maintenance, or supply of emissions-related chemicals. Suitable for SMEs, the contract offered service continuity until 2028 with potential extensions. The location specified was Kettering, UK, offering service providers within proximity the advantage of reduced travel commitments and timely response capabilities. Organisations with expertise in quality and price optimisation were encouraged, with award criteria favouring competitive pricing (70%) and service quality (30%). Such ventures can enhance reliability, efficiency, and innovation in local government operations, underscoring the importance of effective public-sector partnerships.

## Notice

North Northamptonshire Council (here after referred to as 'The Council') are seeking Request for Quotations (RFQ) responses for the supply of cremator servicing and maintenance at Warren Hill Crematorium, Kettering. The Council are looking to put into place measures to ensure that the cremators located at Warren Hill Crematorium continue to be operate efficiently and effectively while the options are considered to replace them at the end of life around 2028. There are 2 No. A.T.I. cremators at the site, a CR2000XL and a CR2000 that undertake around 2,000 cremations a year and ancillary equipment including: An Automatic Charging Bier, an Air Compressor, Mercury Abatement Equipment, a heat Exchanger, standby Generator, cooling fans and controls for all of the equipment plus Wi-Fi links for remote operation. The cremators require the supply of 2 service elements. Element 1 - The supply of SORBACAL DX.SP.50.BB reagent for the emissions equipment as well as the removal and safe and legal disposal of the waste Element 2 - The service and maintenance of the 2 gas cremators After reviewing the elements, the Council is looking to potentially procure one provider to deliver this requirement until the cremators are decommissioned as part of a replacement programme during 2028. If your organisation wishes to express an interest in taking part in this procurement exercise a full RFQ document set will be provided upon request. The Council require any potential organisation to submit their interest via email to procurement@northnorthants.gov.uk and the RFQ documents will be shared accordingly.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract includes provision to extend contract for another year.

### Planning Information

In order to support us we ask that you clearly answer each of the points below, this will allow us to easily identify key information that will help inform our arrangements going forwards.
Questions relating to the maintenance
1. Please confirm you are able to both service and supply spare parts for the ATI CR 2000 and CR200XL cremators and ancillary equipment located at Warren Hill Crematorium.
2. Please confirm that you are based within England and 2 hours travel time of Warren Hill Crematorium, Kettering NN16 8XE.
3. Are parts regularly available for the cremators detailed above, if so, how quickly can these be obtained?
4. Please can you provide an annual estimate of the cost for service and potential maintenance for the cremators detailed above?
Questions relating to the supply of reagent and disposal of waste
5. Please confirm you are able to both supply the SORBACAL DX.SP.50.BB and appropriately dispose of the subsequent waste in compliance of all the legal controls.
6. Please can you confirm the lead times for supply of reagent?
7. In relation to the disposal of reagent waste, please can you provide a standard lead-time for the removal of the waste?
8. Please can you provide an annual estimate for the supply reagent and the removal and disposing of waste?
Please send all correspondence relating to your expression of interest via email to procurement@northnorthants.gov.uk by 03/04/2025.
ATI Technical drawings and specification can be provided upon request.
There is no commitment to proceed to formal procurement at this stage and the Council may also decide to direct award to a provider if following this EOI there is a lack of market responses or competition, or lack of providers who can adequately meet the needs of the Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038797-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 May 2026 - 10 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | CORBY |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN17 1QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Lloyds |
| Westminster constituency | Corby and East Northamptonshire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire, TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 42350000 - Cremators
- 98371100 - Cemetery services and cremation services
- 98371111 - Cemetery maintenance services
- 98371120 - Cremation services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 15:33 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038797-2026
- 13 Mar 2026 at 11:05 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022827-2026
- 17 Feb 2026 at 17:21 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014528-2026
- 20 Mar 2025 at 11:06 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010340-2025
- 20 Mar 2025 at 11:04 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010335-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038797-2026
  28th April 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022827-2026
  13th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014528-2026
  17th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010340-2025
  20th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010335-2025
  20th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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