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Two Cremators and Installation Works for Vinters Park Crematorium

Maidstone Borough Council

Open Closes in 23 days

Key facts

Closing date
Monday 9 November 2026, 12:00 (UK time) Closes in 23 days
Buyer's estimated value
£3,600,000 (excl. VAT) The buyer's own estimate, not income to you.
Clarification questions deadline
2 November 2026, 12:00
Contract period
4 Jan 2027 to 3 Jan 2032
Procedure
Open procedure
Notice type
Tender notice (UK4)
Suitable for SMEs (per buyer)
Yes

Decision brief

Taken from the buyer's published notice (shown as written, shortened where long). Tenderpatch has not added to or interpreted it. Always read the official documents before bidding.

How bids will be scored
  • Cost 50%
  • Quality 50%
Conditions of participation (what you must show)
None published in the notice. They may be in the tender documents.
Contract length and extensions
4 Jan 2027 to 3 Jan 2032. Extensions: Following completion of the works, a five-year maintenance term will apply, with provision for up to ten years of extension on the maintenance contract organised in blocks of reducing size (5 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 1)
How to submit
Through www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk ↗ (the buyer's own portal). Electronic submission: allowed.
Tender documents
No document links in the notice. Use the official notice link.
New to public tenders? Plain-English guide to this page
Framework
An agreement that sets terms for work the buyer may order later, often from several suppliers. The value shown usually covers the whole agreement, not one job.
Open for bids / closing date
You must submit by the closing date and time, normally through the buyer's own online portal. Late bids are normally refused.
Clarification questions
A deadline for asking the buyer questions about the tender. It is earlier than the closing date.
Conditions of participation
What the buyer asks suppliers to show before they can be considered, such as experience, insurance or accreditations.
Bids are scored on
How the buyer will compare bids, usually a split between price and quality. A 60/40 split in favour of quality means the cheapest bid will not necessarily win.
Lots
A tender can be split into parts. You can often bid for only the lots that suit you.
Area (ITL)
The buyer names an official statistical area for where the work is, not a street address. Check the tender documents for the actual sites.
UK4 and other notice codes
Official codes for the type of notice. A "tender notice" means bids are being invited.

General explanations written by Tenderpatch, not part of this notice.

Description

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is looking to Procure two Cremators and associated installation works and Removal of Existing Equipment for MBC Vinters Crematorium along with a maintenance package to support the installation. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Cremators./5H38KQ776B To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/5H38KQ776B