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title: "External Store for Northampton Mortuary"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d428"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-27"
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# External Store for Northampton Mortuary

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d428

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has concluded the award stage of a contract titled "External Store for Northampton Mortuary," set within the works category and focussed on building internal fittings and installation of cooling equipment. The procurement method utilised was a direct award, premised on specialist technical reasons due to the unique capabilities required for the mortuary fit-out in Northamptonshire, UK. The contract with LEEC LIMITED, a Nottingham-based SME specialising in refrigerated body storage systems, spans a period from 27th October 2025 to 31st January 2026. The tender process was guided by a legal framework established under UKPGA 2023/54, ensuring compliance with sector-specific standards for public authority undertakings in sub-central government.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies with expertise in supplying and installing specialised mortuary equipment, particularly those geared towards high-grade, durable solutions for demanding environments. Businesses well-suited to compete for such contracts would be those possessing a track record in end-to-end management of specialised facility installations, including initial design, manufacturing, installation, and after-sales services. Additionally, specialised SMEs, like LEEC LIMITED, that have proven expertise in crafting robust and reliable mortuary lifting trolleys and associated equipment, can leverage this contract to further their capabilities and establish a foothold in specialised public procurement sectors.

## Notice

The appointed supplier will provide a comprehensive and professional service encompassing initial design concept, equipment specification, manufacture, installation, and after-sales customer support. The supplier specialises in the supply and installation of refrigerated body storage systems and associated equipment, serving both UK and international markets. Their extensive experience in designing and delivering refrigerated body storage solutions ensures suitability for use in mortuary and funeral director facilities. As the world's leading manufacturer of mortuary lifting trolleys, the supplier constructs all equipment using robust materials and components, ensuring long-term reliability and performance in demanding operational environments.

### Procurement Information

This procurement relates to the specialist fit-out of a mortuary facility in Northamptonshire. Following a review of available suppliers under the relevant framework, a direct award is proposed to a single supplier due to their unique technical capabilities and proven expertise in this highly specialised area. The selected supplier has demonstrated extensive experience in the design, manufacture, and installation of refrigerated body storage systems and associated mortuary equipment. Their ability to deliver a complete end-to-end solution-from initial concept design through to installation and after-sales support-ensures continuity, quality assurance, and compliance with sector-specific standards. In addition, the supplier is recognised as a leading manufacturer of mortuary lifting trolleys and related equipment, with a track record of delivering robust, reliable solutions tailored to the demanding environments of mortuary and funeral director facilities. Their equipment is constructed using high-grade materials and components, offering long-term durability and operational efficiency. Given the critical nature of the facility and the need for specialist technical input, it is deemed both commercially and operationally appropriate to proceed with a direct award under the framework. This approach ensures timely delivery, mitigates risk, and secures a supplier with the requisite expertise to meet the specific requirements of the Northamptonshire mortuary fit-out.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068536-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Oct 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £352,532 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 44115800 - Building internal fittings
- 45331230 - Installation work of cooling equipment

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2025 at 12:48 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068536-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068536-2025
  27th October 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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