Tender

3516: Provision of Forensic Toxicology Testing Services

STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Oct 2018 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council has initiated a public procurement process titled "3516: Provision of Forensic Toxicology Testing Services". This tender is classified under the pathology services industry category, specifically focusing on forensic toxicology testing that supports compliance with the Coroners and Justice Act 2009. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 20th November 2018. The total contract value is estimated at £600,000, and services will be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom, starting from January 7, 2019, and continuing until January 6, 2023.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, especially for companies specialising in forensic toxicology, medical laboratory services, or blood analysis. Businesses equipped to handle standard and special analytical tests for toxicology, as well as those with the capability to manage sample logistics and disposal, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the open procurement method, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, providing them a chance to engage with public sector contracts and enhance their portfolio in the health and forensic services sector.

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Notice Title

3516: Provision of Forensic Toxicology Testing Services

Notice Description

Provision of an effective toxicology testing service that shall support the relevant HM Senior Coroner's compliance with the Coroners and Justice Act 2009, and the named borough's continual commitment to the bereaved families of Greater Manchester. The services required under this framework agreement will be for the provision of: * Standard Drug Test (SDT) (as set out in Annex A); * Alcohol Only Testing; * SDT and Alcohol Testing; * Quantitative Analysis of Drugs Detected; On Samples collected from the above mortuaries. In addition to the tests listed above, the Supplier shall undertake special analytical tests on the Samples to test for substances not covered by the tests above as requested by the relevant Senior Coroner or Coroner Officer from time to time. The Supplier shall be responsible for arranging the courier of Samples from the Public Mortuary / hospital to the Supplier's Premises. Where requested by the Next of Kin, the Supplier shall be responsible for the return courier of Samples to the Public Mortuary. The Supplier is responsible for the disposal of Samples where return courier is not Additional information: Do not contact the named person directly, you should go to the Chest - link above - to find our information in relation to this opportunity. All questions / queries regarding this opportunity should all be directed via the Chest. Failure to do so may result in you not receiving a response to your question/query.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90642171-42b7-4db6-8692-7f99be5c4df9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111800 - Pathology services

85111810 - Blood analysis services

85121200 - Medical specialist services

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

85148000 - Medical analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jan 2019 - 6 Jan 2023 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STRETFORD
Postcode
M32 0TH
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Gorse Hill & Cornbrook
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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