Tender

Toxicology

DONCASTER COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Jul 2023 at 12:18

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Doncaster Council is seeking to procure professional Toxicology, Microbiology, Virology, Immunology, and associated Laboratory Testing services. The contract will potentially involve multiple suppliers and is divided into two lots. The anticipated start date of the contract is 1st November 2023, with a duration of 3 years, extendable twice for up to 2 years each time. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the deadline for tender submissions is 29th August 2023. The procurement falls under the services category with a main classification of "Services provided by medical laboratories." The contract activities will be located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in medical laboratory services to engage with the City of Doncaster Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The Council can contract with either a single supplier or multiple vendors for the different lots, providing flexibility for businesses of varying sizes and capabilities. With a generous contract period and options for extensions, successful bidders have the potential for stable revenue streams over an extended period. Interested businesses should review the tender documents and consider their suitability for the outlined laboratory testing requirements to compete effectively in this procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Toxicology

Notice Description

The City of Doncaster Council ( "the council") has a requirement for the provision of a highly professional Toxicology, Microbiology, Virology, Immunology and associated Laboratory Testing Service. The Service Provider will be required to analyse tissue and body fluids obtained during autopsy examination for the detection of substances, and assist the Coroner to investigate sudden unexpected deaths within their area of remit, in accordance with the Coroners and Justice Act 2009. The council is looking to contract with either a sole tender or multiple suppliers for the two lots as listed below. Lot 1 - Toxicology Laboratory Testing Lot 2 - Microbiology and Virology, Lung Mineral Fibre (asbestos) Assay, Genetics (DNA Extraction and Storage) and Immunology Laboratory Testing It is anticipated that the contract will commence on 1st November 2023 and run for a period of 3 years until 31st October 2026. There is also an option to extend the contract on no more than 2 (two) occasions for up to 24 (twenty four) months on each occasion (3+2+2).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c764100-aff3-4f8b-a35d-dcae58583bd1
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

85148000 - Medical analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2030 Over 5 years
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
DONCASTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
Emma Norris
Contact Email
emma.norris2@doncaster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1302737311

Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Further Information

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