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CBC-1081-T-LP Toxicology services - AWARD

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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17 Apr 2020 at 08:25

Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council is currently awarding a contract for toxicology services, identified as "CBC-1081-T-LP Toxicology services - AWARD." The procurement process took place under the open procedure method and is classified under the category of "services" with a focus on cadaver transport and storage equipment. The award was published on 17th April 2020, and the contract period runs from 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2021. The successful contractor must be capable of providing forensic and post-mortem toxicology services, with delivery addresses specified across the UK and beyond.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in forensic services, laboratory operations, and medical equipment supply. Companies that specialise in toxicology analysis or offer relevant laboratory support services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Given that a recognised provider, Ascertain Forensics, has already been awarded the contract, prospective tenderers should consider how they can demonstrate compliance with the stringent requirements outlined by the Central Bedfordshire Council to enhance their chances in future tenders.

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Notice Title

CBC-1081-T-LP Toxicology services - AWARD

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/116d53d8-9033-42f7-9e3a-b57f57e050d5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
17 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASCERTAIN FORENSICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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