---
title: "Removal of Cremators"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05897b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-18"
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# Removal of Cremators

Buyer: WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05897b

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## Summary

The Worcester City Council has concluded a direct procurement process for the "Removal of Cremators" project, involving the dismantling, removal, and disposal of three gas cremators from the Astwood Crematorium in Worcester. The procurement falls under the works category and was completed below the competitive threshold as of 11th August 2025, with the contract running until 30th September 2025. Key details include the buyer, Worcester City Council, situated in Worcester, UK, and the supplier, Jim Freeman Engineering Limited, from Melton Mowbray, UK. This project falls in the industry category relating to the dismantling of cremators, as classified under CPV codes 42350000 and 45111300.

This tender represents a niche opportunity within the waste management and dismantling industry, specifically appealing to businesses specialising in engineering services related to cremators and dismantling operations. Jim Freeman Engineering Limited, an SME, successfully engaged in this non-competitive procurement due to its specialised expertise. Such projects provide business growth potential for companies with appropriate experience and capacity to manage similar works in the public sector, particularly those looking to establish or expand their credentials within sub-central government projects.

## Notice

Dismantling, removal and disposal of 3 gas cremators from Astwood Crematorium, Worcester

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049381-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Aug 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £47,230 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JIM FREEMAN ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 42350000 - Cremators
- 45111300 - Dismantling works

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2025 at 09:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049381-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049381-2025
  18th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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