Tender

Toxicology

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Jan 2019 at 09:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Sheffield City Council has initiated an open procurement process for a comprehensive Toxicology and associated Laboratory Testing Service, with a total budget of £50,000. The tender aims to provide various testing services as detailed in multiple lots, including Toxicology, Microbiology, Virology, Lung Mineral Fibre Assay, and Genetics. The tender period is open until 6th February 2019, and the contract is set to commence on 1st March 2019, lasting until 28th February 2021. This opportunity falls under the medical equipment and pharmaceuticals industry category, with delivery to be made in Yorkshire and the Humber.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in laboratory services. Businesses with expertise in toxicology, microbiology, virology, and genetics, as well as those experienced in autopsy-related analyses, are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement can enhance business growth through collaboration with public sector entities and expanding capabilities in critical health and safety services.

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Notice Title

Toxicology

Notice Description

Introduction Sheffield City Council (the Council) has the 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 provision will be required in a number of Lots (as below); Lot 1 - Toxicology Lot 2 - Microbiology and Virology Lot 3 - Lung Mineral Fibre (asbestos) Assay Lot 4 - Genetics (DNA Extraction and Storage) Lot 5 - Immunology

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8c16b124-047c-442d-9a39-050e166cea49
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80ed45aa-39f7-4020-89fc-024c2b88b427
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2021 2-3 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
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 4PL
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

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