---
title: "Thorncliffe Crematorium, Barrow Repairs Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ee3e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-03"
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# Thorncliffe Crematorium, Barrow Repairs Contract

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ee3e

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Westmorland and Furness Council focuses on urgent repairs required at the Thorncliffe Crematorium in Barrow, including work on the waste heat boiler and ducting systems. This service contract, falling under the category of cemetery and cremation services, is currently in the award stage following an initiation with direct procurement below the competitive threshold. Located in the UKD12 region, the repairs are slated to commence from 16th December 2025 and extend until 15th December 2026. The contract's value is set at £194,326.80, reflecting the council's commitment to maintaining safe operations at the facility.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in crematorium maintenance and repair services. As the procurement method was direct and below the competitive threshold, companies that can provide proven expertise without needing to go through competitive bidding processes would be well-suited for such contracts. Small to medium-sized enterprises like P J Combustion Solutions Ltd, which has secured the pending award for this tender, demonstrate the potential for growth by delivering critical services efficiently and effectively to local government services. Such tenders can pave the way for partnerships with public authorities, enabling businesses to expand their reach while contributing to essential community services.

## Notice

This proposed contract comprises a number of repairs which are urgently needed for the continued safe operation of the Thorncliffe Crematorium, Barrow. They include: * Repairs to the waste heat boiler * Ducting and damper repairs and replacements * Install thermocouples and alarms within the bypass flues

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079491-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2025 - 15 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £194,326 |
| 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 | WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KENDAL |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA9 4DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Kendal Strickland and Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | P J COMBUSTION SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98371100 - Cemetery services and cremation services

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2025 at 16:51 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079491-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079491-2025
  3rd December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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