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06 Dec 2024 at 10:20

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02 Oct 2024 at 12:08

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30 Aug 2024 at 17:34

Summary of the contracting process

The State Pathologists Department (SPD), a body within the Department of Justice (DOJ) operating at arm's length, has commenced a public contract for the supply and delivery of laboratory consumables. This procurement, under the title "ID 5420562 - DOJ State Pathologists Department - Supply of Consumables," falls within the chemical products industry category. The procurement process involves multiple lots: laboratory consumables, chemicals, dyes, and mortuary consumables. The contract, valued at an estimated £200,000, is set to last for an initial period of three years with options for two additional twelve-month extensions. This contract is currently at the award stage, with contracts signed on 6th December 2024 for each of the four lots, totalling up to £200,000. The contract will be performed in the UK region, specifically Northern Ireland.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in supplying laboratory, chemical, and mortuary products. Given the range of requirements split into four distinct lots, companies specialising in these areas, including SMEs, are well-suited to compete for a share of this contract. With the SPD’s stringent contract performance monitoring and clear performance expectations, successful suppliers can leverage this high-profile opportunity to enhance their market reputation and secure substantial long-term business. The use of an open procedure means a fair and transparent selection process, encouraging competitive bids and fostering growth opportunities for both local and specialised suppliers in the UK and beyond.

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Notice Title

ID 5420562 - DOJ State Pathologists Department - Supply of Consumables

Notice Description

State Pathologists Department (SPD) is seeking to establish a contract for the supply and delivery of laboratory consumables. a body within the Department of Justice (DOJ) which operates at arms' length to the Department. The statutory duties of the State Pathologist and his department are contained in the Coroners Act (Northern Ireland) 1959 and Coroners Rules 1963. SPD's requirements vary greatly, therefore for the purposes of this contract, the requirements have been split into Lots as follows: Lot 1 - Laboratory Consumables, Lot 2 - Chemicals, Lot 3 - Dyes and Lot 4 - Mortuary Consumables. It is anticipated this contract will commence upon award and will remain in place for a total period of 3 years with the option to extend for 2 further periods of up to and including twelve (12) months each.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Laboratory Consumables

State Pathologists Department (SPD) is seeking to establish a contract for the supply and delivery of laboratory consumables. a body within the Department of Justice (DOJ) which operates at arms' length to the Department. The statutory duties of the State Pathologist and his department are contained in the Coroners Act (Northern Ireland) 1959 and Coroners Rules 1963. SPD's requirements vary greatly, therefore for the purposes of this contract, the requirements have been split into Lots as follows: Lot 1 - Laboratory Consumables, Lot 2 - Chemicals, Lot 3 - Dyes and Lot 4 - Mortuary Consumables. It is anticipated this contract will commence upon award and will remain in place for a total period of 3 years with the option to extend for 2 further periods of up to and including twelve (12) months each. Additional information: Contract Value. The figures indicated represents an estimated contract value. This value reflects the potential scale of the contract and takes into account potential optional extension periods and the uptake of potential optional services as detailed in the tender documents. This figure does not however take into account the application of indexation. Neither CPD nor the Authority can provide any guarantee as to the level of business under this contract. The Contracting Authority does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender. Economic Operators remain responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by them or by any third party acting under instructions from the Economic Operator in connection with taking part in this procurement process regardless of whether such costs arise as a consequence, directly or indirectly of any amendments made to the procurement documents by the Contracting Authority at any time. No legally binding contract shall arise and an Economic Operator shall. have no legitimate expectation that a contract will be entered into until such time as entry into the Contract has been confirmed by the. Contracting Authority. Economic Operators should note that all dates, time periods and figures in relation to values and volumes specified. in this notice and the procurement documents are approximate only and the Contracting Authority reserves the right to change any or all of them.

Options: The contract will run for an initial period of 3 years and contains the options to extend for 2 further periods of 12months each

Lot 2 - Chemicals

State Pathologists Department (SPD) is seeking to establish a contract for the supply and delivery of laboratory consumables. a body within the Department of Justice (DOJ) which operates at arms' length to the Department. The statutory duties of the State Pathologist and his department are contained in the Coroners Act (Northern Ireland) 1959 and Coroners Rules 1963. SPD's requirements vary greatly, therefore for the purposes of this contract, the requirements have been split into Lots as follows: Lot 1 - Laboratory Consumables, Lot 2 - Chemicals, Lot 3 - Dyes and Lot 4 - Mortuary Consumables. It is anticipated this contract will commence upon award and will remain in place for a total period of 3 years with the option to extend for 2 further periods of up to and including twelve (12) months each.

Options: The contract will run for an initial period of 3 years and contains the options to extend for 2 further periods of 12months each

Lot 3 - Dyes

State Pathologists Department (SPD) is seeking to establish a contract for the supply and delivery of laboratory consumables. a body within the Department of Justice (DOJ) which operates at arms' length to the Department. The statutory duties of the State Pathologist and his department are contained in the Coroners Act (Northern Ireland) 1959 and Coroners Rules 1963. SPD's requirements vary greatly, therefore for the purposes of this contract, the requirements have been split into Lots as follows: Lot 1 - Laboratory Consumables, Lot 2 - Chemicals, Lot 3 - Dyes and Lot 4 - Mortuary Consumables. It is anticipated this contract will commence upon award and will remain in place for a total period of 3 years with the option to extend for 2 further periods of up to and including twelve (12) months each.

Options: The contract will run for an initial period of 3 years and contains the options to extend for 2 further periods of 12months each

Lot 4 - Mortuary Consumables

State Pathologists Department (SPD) is seeking to establish a contract for the supply and delivery of laboratory consumables. a body within the Department of Justice (DOJ) which operates at arms' length to the Department. The statutory duties of the State Pathologist and his department are contained in the Coroners Act (Northern Ireland) 1959 and Coroners Rules 1963. SPD's requirements vary greatly, therefore for the purposes of this contract, the requirements have been split into Lots as follows: Lot 1 - Laboratory Consumables, Lot 2 - Chemicals, Lot 3 - Dyes and Lot 4 - Mortuary Consumables. It is anticipated this contract will commence upon award and will remain in place for a total period of 3 years with the option to extend for 2 further periods of up to and including twelve (12) months each.

Options: The contract will run for an initial period of 3 years and contains the options to extend for 2 further periods of 12months each

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0496fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039363-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

24000000 - Chemical products

33970000 - Mortuary equipment and supplies

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£425,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The State Pathologists Department
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN0 Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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