---
title: "Plaques and Sanctum Units for the Crematorium"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b6b7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-18"
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# Plaques and Sanctum Units for the Crematorium

Buyer: NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b6b7

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## Summary

Newport City Council, a sub-central government public authority in the UK, has completed a procurement process for the supply of plaques and sanctum units for the local crematorium. This contract, titled "Plaques and Sanctum Units for the Crematorium", falls under the goods industry category (miscellaneous furnishing), primarily involving columbarium vault plaques and memorial vase block plaques. The procurement was handled by a direct method, classified as 'below threshold - without competition', indicating a straightforward procurement without competitive bidding. The awarded contract started on 29th June 2026 and is expected to conclude by 31st March 2027, with a total gross value of £78,000. The contract has been awarded to Columbaria Company, an SME located in Hull, UK.

This tender provides business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises capable of offering similar goods under the CPV classification of 39290000, relating to miscellaneous furnishing. Businesses specialising in memorial or crematorium-related products and capable of fulfilling orders for memorial plaques and sanctum units would find this contract valuable. The project's direct procurement method suggests opportunities for trusted suppliers who have previously engaged with public authorities in similar capacities. Given the nature of the procurement, companies equipped to handle small-scale public contracts and offering quality goods at competitive prices may find leveraging such contracts beneficial for establishing or extending their presence in public sector procurement.

## Notice

Purchase of columbarium vault plaques and memorial vase block plaques to complete existing memorial scheme at the crematorium. To purchase sanctum units to add to the current sanctum units on site to ensure uniformity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057375-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,000 |
| Contracts value | £65,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP20 4UR |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Allt-yr-yn |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39290000 - Miscellaneous furnishing

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2026 at 08:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057375-2026
- 17 Jun 2026 at 13:06 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057146-2026
- 17 Jun 2026 at 10:06 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056993-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057375-2026
  18th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057146-2026
  17th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056993-2026
  17th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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