---
title: "Provision of Cremators to the Council"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051db2"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-22"
---

# Provision of Cremators to the Council

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051db2

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## Summary

Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council has initiated a procurement process for the replacement of cremators at its facilities. The tender, titled "Provision of Cremators to the Council", is currently at the planning stage and will utilise an open procurement method. This opportunity falls under the goods industry category, specifically targeting cremation equipment, with a procurement value of £2,000,000. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2026 and run until 31st March 2031, with the potential for renewal until 31st March 2036. Interested parties can expect future notices regarding the tender around 31st October 2025. The project location is within the United Kingdom, in the UKD region.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacturing and supply of cremators, particularly those with experience in public sector contracts. The open procedure approach encourages a competitive environment, potentially favouring small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Given the substantial budget and long contract period, successful bidders could enhance their market presence and secure a steady revenue stream. Companies capable of delivering high-quality, efficient cremation solutions and compliance with sub-central government standards will have a competitive advantage in this procurement process.

## Notice

Due to age the Council is looking to replace the cremators at its sites.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024824-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB1 7DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42350000 - Cremators

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 12:35 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024824-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024824-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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