Official UK procurement notice
External Store for Northampton Mortuary
Authority: West Northamptonshire Council (Local council)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThe 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 publishedProcedure 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
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d428Find 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- Transparency notice published27 Oct 2025, 12:48 GMTUK5
- Contract signature expected27 Oct 2025, 23:59 GMTscheduled
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEEC LtdNorthampton Mortuary Fit Out27 Oct 2025 – 31 Jan 2026 | £352,532 | — | Standstill |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- LEEC LIMITEDAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (1)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Transparency notice Transparency notice on Find a Tender