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Published 27 Oct 2025, 12:48 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

External Store for Northampton Mortuary

Official notice

Authority: West Northamptonshire Council (Local council)

Direct awardConcessionSME suitable
Awarded value£352,532published award · exc. VAT · operator revenue, not the authority's budget
Award in standstill Not publishedno call for competition
Award (standstill) to LEEC Ltd

What is being bought

Published requirement description

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.

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Direct award
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Notice status
Awarded without competition
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Concession
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Direct award (no call for competition)
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
27 Oct 2025, 12:48 GMT
Last source update
27 Oct 2025, 12:48 GMT
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-068536
Latest notice
Transparency notice (UK5)
Delivery area
East Midlands (UKF24)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d428 Find a Tender
Why no open competition
Single Suppliers Technical Reasons
Published justification

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.

Notice history

2 events · 1 release on Find a Tender · since 27 Oct 2025
  1. Transparency notice published
    27 Oct 2025, 12:48 GMT
    UK5
  2. Contract signature expected
    27 Oct 2025, 23:59 GMT
    scheduled

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 1some still in standstill
Awarded value £352,5321 award exc. VAT
Awarded toValueDateStatus
LEEC LtdNorthampton Mortuary Fit Out27 Oct 2025 – 31 Jan 2026£352,532—Standstill

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

West Northamptonshire Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PGDV-8944-CMBP Angel Street, Northampton, East Midlands, NN1 1EDContact email

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice
  • LEEC LIMITEDAwarded supplierGB-COH: 01459141GB-PPON: PGLL-4353-ZNWN LEEC Limited, Private Road No.7, Colwick Industrial Estate,, Nottingham, East Midlands, NG4 2AJContact email

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

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