Planning

Provision of Post Mortem CT Scanning

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

10 Mar 2026 at 17:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

10 Mar 2026 at 14:23

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council is initiating a procurement process for the provision of Post Mortem CT Scanning services, publicly categorised under pathology, medical imaging, and other community services. The council, recognised as a sub-central public authority, is conducting preliminary market engagement in preparation for the formal invitation to tender expected in May 2026. Interested organisations are encouraged to submit completed questionnaires by 2nd April 2026, and engage with the detailed documents made available by Lancashire County Council. This solicitation aligns with the planning stage of procurement, targeting services delivery in the UK region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in medical imaging and pathology services to expand their operations within public sector procurement. Ideal candidates include SMEs with expertise in the specified fields, capable of delivering services across the ten-year contract period from September 2026 to September 2036. Engaging in this tender not only provides potential financial growth, with a substantial budget allocation exceeding GBP 3 million, but also strengthens partnership opportunities with local authorities committed to enhancing community services. As the project progresses, organisations that are adept in managing complex service delivery and evaluation will find this tender conducive to their business expansion strategy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Post Mortem CT Scanning

Notice Description

Lancashire County Council is conducting preliminary market engagement relating to the provision of Post Mortem CT Scanning. Prior to publication of a full invitation to tender (anticipated May 2026), interested organisations are invited to engage with this preliminary market engagement exercise. Interested organisations should: - Review the Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire - Submit a response to the Questionnaire via email to contractscorporate@lancashire.gov.uk by no later than 02nd April 2026 at 12 noon.

Planning Information

Lancashire County Council is conducting preliminary market engagement relating to the provision of Post Mortem CT Scanning. Prior to publication of a full invitation to tender, interested organisations are invited to engage with this preliminary market engagement exercise. Interested organisations should: - Visit: https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/ - Navigate to the market engagement project by clicking on the link for Provision of Post Mortem CT Scanning - Review the Preliminary Market Engagement document(s) contained on the project page. This document provides more information regarding this preliminary market engagement exercise. - Submit your complete questionnaire via email to contractscorporate@lancashire.gov.uk by no later than 2nd April 2026 at 12 noon.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066667
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021519-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85111800 - Pathology services

85150000 - Medical imaging services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,841,520 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 May 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Sep 2026 - 9 Sep 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

SOCIAL VALUE PORTAL LTD

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Vauxhall
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

Notice Documents

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