Issue - decisions

Background / Decision Summary:

*Executive agreed in February 2025 the CRAM bid funding for a modular expansion of the crematorium facility in York as an additional waiting area with enclosed accessible toilet facilities. The procurement has now completed with contract award to the winning bidder now due. The funds approved for the project by two CRAM bids were £596k in total.

The crematorium site is in dire need of modernization and maintenance and requires additional capacity to compete with private venues now being built. Facilities are not of a professional standard and require significant repair and development.

The winning procurement bid was c£435k plus additional project costs and fees. We believe a final total cost of £560k for the project with a c£36k contingency is available.

Approval required to enter into the contract with Chester Composites Ltd.

Decision: To enter into the contract awarded through an open procurement process with Chester Composites Ltd.