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title: "TD2272 - The Crematorium Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f588"
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buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL"
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# TD2272 - The Crematorium Maintenance

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f588

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## Summary

Derby City Council, a public authority under the sub-central government, has completed a procurement process titled "TD2272 - The Crematorium Maintenance" under the direct award method. This contract involves two primary lots: cremator maintenance services and rental of a standalone cremator. The procurement adheres to the legal framework of the Procurement Act 2023, particularly Schedule 5, allowing for procurement in the absence of competition due to technical reasons. The process, with a focus on funeral and related services, took place in Derby, UKF11, starting on 18 December 2025 and running until 17 December 2026, with a potential extension up to 2030. Facultatieve Technologies Limited from Leeds has been awarded the contract due to their unique capability and technical expertise.

This tender presents business growth opportunities primarily for medium-sized enterprises with specialist knowledge in crematorium equipment maintenance and repair. Businesses capable of offering technical solutions compatible with existing systems, especially those employing proprietary technologies, are best positioned to compete. The direct award procurement method reduces entry barriers for specialist suppliers while ensuring service continuity and safety. Companies looking to expand into public service maintenance or related services could find this an advantageous opportunity given the non-competitive nature and guaranteed operational engagement within the public sector.

## Notice

Lot 1 - Cremator Maintenance, services and repair Lot 2 - Rental of standalone cremator

### Procurement Information

This contract is being awarded by way of a direct award in accordance with section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023, relying on the justification set out in Schedule 5 (absence of competition for technical reasons). The contracting authority has established that only one supplier is capable of providing the required maintenance and support services for the existing ageing equipment. This is due to technical reasons, including but not limited to: The supplier's exclusive technical knowledge and specialist expertise relating to the design, configuration, and operation of the equipment; The use of proprietary systems, software, tools, parts, and intellectual property that are not accessible to alternative suppliers; The absence of any reasonable or viable substitute that could deliver the services without unacceptable technical risk, disproportionate cost, or operational disruption. A review of the market has confirmed that no alternative suppliers possess the necessary capability to maintain, repair, and support the equipment to the required standard. Introducing a new supplier would present a material risk to service continuity, safety, and asset integrity, particularly given the age and criticality of the equipment. Accordingly, the conditions for direct award under Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 are met, as competition is absent for technical reasons and no reasonable alternative solutions exist. The award of this contract is therefore considered lawful, proportionate, and necessary to ensure continued operation and maintenance of essential equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003699-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2025 - 18 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,103,061 |
| Contracts value | £1,103,061 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 2FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FACULTATIEVE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2026 at 08:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003699-2026
- 15 Dec 2025 at 11:34 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082822-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003699-2026
  16th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082822-2025
  15th December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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