Tender

Toxicology

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Jan 2019 at 10:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council is seeking bids for a tender titled "Toxicology", focused on providing a comprehensive Laboratory Testing Service that includes Toxicology, Microbiology, Virology, Immunology, and related analysis. The procurement is categorised under medical equipment and services, with a total estimated value of £30,000. This tender is currently in the active stage and will close for submissions on 24 January 2019. Service deliverables are expected to take place in Yorkshire and the Humber region, commencing from 1 March 2019 until 28 February 2021.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage with public sector procurement in the health sector. Businesses specialising in laboratory services, particularly in the fields of toxicology and microbiology, will find this an advantageous contract to pursue, allowing for potential growth and collaboration with local government. The open procurement method enhances accessibility, encouraging a wide range of service providers to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Toxicology

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a32f4579-234a-43f2-9f29-d268304a8994
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

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85111000 - Hospital services

98371100 - Cemetery services and cremation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

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