---
title: "Consumables for county mortuary"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b151"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-10"
---

# Consumables for county mortuary

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b151

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council recently completed a direct procurement process for "Consumables for county mortuary." The procurement, under UK legal basis 2023/54, focused on goods within the "Post-mortem and mortuary equipment and supplies" category. The contract was awarded to Chemsol Limited, a Sheffield-based SME, without competition, indicating a below-threshold procurement method. The process is now in the award stage, and the contract commenced on 1st January 2026, ending on 31st March 2026, with a total contract value of £60,000. All activities aligned with the regional needs of Northampton, United Kingdom.

This tender presents growth opportunities primarily for companies specialising in mortuary and post-mortem supplies. Firms like Chemsol Limited, which is a smaller enterprise, can benefit from such contracts by expanding their client base and demonstrating their capability in handling public sector requirements. The focused industry category indicates suitability for businesses providing specific post-mortem consumables, making it ideal for suppliers with expertise in niche medical and laboratory equipment. Such contracts can enhance market presence and credibility for small to medium-sized enterprises in related fields.

## Notice

Consumables for the establishment and operation of the county mortuary

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054534-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | CHEMSOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33900000 - Post-mortem and mortuary equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2026 at 08:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054534-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054534-2026
  10th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.chemsollimited.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/

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