Tender

CBC-1081-T-LP Toxicology services

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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05 Nov 2019 at 08:29

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Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking a provider for toxicology services in relation to the Bedfordshire & Luton Coroner Area through an open procurement process. The tender, titled "CBC-1081-T-LP Toxicology services," is classified under the main procurement category of services, with an estimated value of £70,000. The submission deadline for this tender is 8th January 2020, and the contract is anticipated to start on 1st April 2020, running until 31st March 2021. The location for delivery includes various regions, including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in forensic and post-mortem toxicology services, as well as those capable of providing related storage and analysis capabilities for biological materials. Companies with experience in handling cadaver transport and storage, along with a solid understanding of forensic investigations, would be ideally positioned to compete for this contract, which aims to enhance the services available to the Coroner's office.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-1081-T-LP Toxicology services

Notice Description

Central Bedfordshire Council, as the relevant (lead) authority for the Bedfordshire & Luton Coroner Area, expects the provider contracted for offering toxicology services to the Coroner to have: 1. The ability to undertake toxicology and other investigations/examinations as required by the Coroner including interpretation, reporting and advice as required. More specifically the capacity to undertake: - o Forensic Toxicology (may only be required in a small number of circumstances) o Post-Mortem Toxicology o Human Performance Forensic Toxicology (may only be required in a small number of circumstances) 2. The ability to provide toxicology screening services in appropriate circumstances as directed by the Coroner prior to undertaking full PM toxicology and reporting. 3. Sufficient storage space for samples referred for analysis by the Coroner, including the ability to handle and store biological material and to refrigerate samples throughout the analytical process and to freeze samples (where appropriate) 4. To ensure suitable identification of samples and records to maintain the integrity of the process. Additional information: Maybe extended Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b61c0648-6c7a-4c88-8b65-d25e5724e606
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33900000 - Post-mortem and mortuary equipment and supplies

33918000 - Cases for post-mortem surgical instruments or accessories

33922000 - Cadaver transport bags

33925000 - Post-mortem identification tags or bracelets

33929000 - Cadaver tissue builder kits

33940000 - Cadaver transport and storage equipment and supplies

33941000 - Cadaver storage racks

33942000 - Cadaver carriers

33943000 - Cadaver scissor lift trolleys

33947000 - Cadaver trays

33948000 - Cadaver lifter or transfer devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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