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P-0133 - Non-Invasive CT Post-mortem Service

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

07 Oct 2025 at 08:11

Tender

09 Apr 2025 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Manchester City Council involved an open tender for the provision of non-invasive CT post-mortem services, specifically pathology services, classified under the CPV code 85111800. The process followed an open procedure and related to services to be delivered in the UKD3 region, encompassing Manchester. The tender stage, noted on the e-business portal 'the Chest', concluded with a submission deadline of 11am on 12th May 2025. The procurement cycle has reached the award stage, where a contract valued at £2,000,000 was signed with Advanced Visualisation Technologies Ltd on 16th September 2025 for a duration of up to five years, with an optional extension period of another five years.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical imaging technology, particularly those focused on pathology services. Firms that provide high-quality service integration, collaboration, and accessibility improvements are well-positioned to compete for such tenders. SMEs, such as Advanced Visualisation Technologies Ltd, have shown they can secure substantial contracts, demonstrating the potential for business growth in the region. The emphasis on economic and social regeneration in the tender's requirements creates additional prospects for businesses committed to contributing to local community development.

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Notice Title

P-0133 - Non-Invasive CT Post-mortem Service

Notice Description

The provision of non-invasive CT examinations on behalf of the Coroner

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of non-invasive CT examinations on behalf of the Coroner

Renewal: Extension available for up to an additional 60 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fff4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062693-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20255 months 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
MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Damayanti Tailor
Contact Email
damayanti.tailor@manchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1612344106

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 2LA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADVANCED VISUALISATION TECHNOLOGIES

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