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# Wantage Park Crematorium

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/wantage-park-crematorium-ocds-h6vhtk-059eb0). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Notice summary:** West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is the burial authority for West Northamptonshire under 214 Local Government Act 1972 and for the purposes of the Cremation Acts of 1902 and 1952. Following assessment of the best ways of meeting the needs of Northamptonshire and West Northamptonshire, respectively, the Council has concluded that it would best be secured through the delivery of a new crematorium. The facility will need to be open for public use by August 2027.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [West Northamptonshire Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/west-northamptonshire-council-ons-e06000062)
- **Published Value:** £9,100,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 21 January 2026 at 12:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** works
- **Classifications (CPV):** Building construction work, Construction work for crematoriums
- **Delivery Location:** UKF24
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 4 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/wantage-park-crematorium-ocds-h6vhtk-059eb0#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-059eb0`

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## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [in-tendhost.co.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fin-tendhost.co.uk%2Fwnc%2Faspx%2FHome)
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## Description
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is the burial authority for West Northamptonshire under 214 Local Government Act 1972 and for the purposes of the Cremation Acts of 1902 and 1952. Following assessment of the best ways of meeting the needs of Northamptonshire and West Northamptonshire, respectively, the Council has concluded that it would best be secured through the delivery of a new crematorium. Therefore WNC are proposing a new additional state-of-the-art crematorium and wake facility at the preferred site of Wantage Park, Round Spinney, Northampton NN3 7TR. 
The proposed crematorium will include ceremonial spaces and a welcoming café for visitors with the aim of providing a vital facility for the West Northamptonshire community. With this new facility, we would aim to meet the growing needs of our population while providing a peaceful and respectful environment for bereavement services. 
Wantage Park would include an energy-efficient electric cremator, heat recovery systems, solar panels, and green roofs. These features contribute to significantly lower CO2 emissions. The development’s landscaping would also support local biodiversity, enhancing the natural beauty of the area and providing a peaceful setting for visitors. Wantage Park would also offer the community additional benefits, with the surrounding land transformed into recreational spaces with walking paths and green areas, promoting outdoor activities and well-being. Careful planning will ensure the facility would have minimal visual, traffic, and noise impacts on the surrounding area. 
Infrastructure improvements, such as a new independent access road and enhanced public footpaths, would further support the local community. 
The design includes accessible parking, adaptable lighting for neurodiverse individuals, and functional spaces that can be used by all faiths and no faith individuals and community groups. 
The Mayflower Wake Facility, part of the development, would provide a welcoming space for post-ceremony gatherings, including wakes, receptions, and other events. The facility will need to be open for public use by August 2027. 
Total gross internal area: 1270.00 m² 
The contract will be awarded to one contractor as a two-stage D&B (Design and Build). The successful contractor will be selected and awarded for the pre-construction phase (PCSA) (stage 1) within the ‘Invitation to Tender (ITT)’ procurement stage.
Anticipated PCSA Contract (Stage 1) Start Date 18/05/2026.
Anticipated Mobilisation and/or Transition Period 18/07/2026.
Anticipated Construction Start Date (Stage 2) 08/08/2026 
The procurement procedure route will follow the Competitive Flexible process under the PA 2023, to include two stages:
•	 PSQ (Procurement Specific Questionnaire) Conditions of Participation stage and;
•	 ITT (Invitation to Tender) stage. 
The Authority intends to invite only those Potential Suppliers to the ITT stage that can evidence previous Crematorium contract experience as part of their...
> [Read full procurement scope and specification on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/wantage-park-crematorium-ocds-h6vhtk-059eb0)

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45210000, 45215300
- **Delivery regions:** UKF
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £9,100,000

- **Contract Period:** 17/05/2026 to 02/10/2027

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F080895-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-12-09T09:26:05.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-11-02T14:11:34.819Z
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