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Forensic and Non-Forensic Pathology and Mortuary Services Provision

Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

01 Apr 2021 at 01:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
TenderUpdate

22 Jan 2021 at 00:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Tender

18 Nov 2020 at 00:00

OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service is inviting tenders for the provision of Forensic and Non-Forensic Pathology and Mortuary Services across Scotland, which includes both mainland and the islands. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with submissions due by the extended deadline of 30 September 2021. This procurement falls under the services category and is classified with the CPV code 85111800. The total estimated value of the contract is £50 million, with an initial contract period of 36 months and potential extensions available. Interested parties can find more details and submit their proposals electronically.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the healthcare and forensic services sectors, particularly those specialised in pathology, mortuary services, and related technical support. Companies with a proven track record in handling complex medical services and possessing the necessary operational capacity are encouraged to apply. Emphasis will be on quality and cost-effectiveness in submissions, making it crucial for businesses to demonstrate their qualifications, experience, and ability to deliver essential community benefits as part of their tendering approach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Forensic and Non-Forensic Pathology and Mortuary Services Provision

Notice Description

The Lord Advocate, through the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has responsibility in Scotland for the prosecution of crime and the investigation of sudden or suspicious deaths which require further investigation. As part of the process of investigating deaths, the Procurator Fiscal may, in order to establish the cause and mechanism of death, instruct post-mortem examinations at specified mortuaries. The current contracts are due to expire in 2021 and as a result COPFS is looking to procure the provision of pathology and mortuary services required across the whole of Scotland (mainland and the Scottish islands).

Lot Information

Lot 1 - North Region

The services required for the North region are all services necessary for the determination of death including as follows: - post mortem examinations (one and two doctor post mortems examinations); - minimally invasive post mortems; - histopathology; - toxicology and microbiology for the areas of Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire, Moray, Shetland, Highlands and Islands and the Orkney Islands or such other areas within the North region as may be specified by COPFS; - virology; - bacteriology; - radiology; - mortuary services; and - the provision of body storage. These services will be required for adult pathology. In addition, the Contractor will perform the forensic element of paediatric post mortems as and when required. The Contractor may be required from time to time to perform the services in respect of deaths outwith the North region. COPFS is procuring the separate provision of certain paediatric pathology, neuropathology and certain toxicology services. The Contractor will be obliged to liaise directly with COPFS's other service providers.. The Contract is for an initial period of 36 months and can be extended at the option of COPFS for a further 4 extension periods of 12 months each.

Lot 2 - West Region

The West region covers the following local authority areas: Argyll & Bute; Dumfries and Galloway; East Ayrshire; East Dunbartonshire; East Renfrewshire; Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; Glasgow City; Inverclyde; North Ayrshire; North Lanarkshire; Renfrewshire; South Ayrshire; South Lanarkshire; and West Dunbartonshire. The services required for the West region are all services necessary for the determination of death including as follows: - post mortem examinations (one and two doctor post mortems examinations); - minimally invasive post mortems; - histopathology; - microbiology; - virology; - bacteriology; - radiology; - mortuary services; and - the provision of body storage. These services will be required for adult pathology. In addition, the Contractor will perform the forensic element of paediatric post mortems as and when required. The Contractor may be required from time to time to perform the services in respect of deaths outwith the West region. COPFS is procuring the separate provision of paediatric pathology, neuropathology and certain toxicology services. The Contractor will be obliged to liaise directly with COPFS's other service providers.. The Contract is for an initial period of 36 months and can be extended at the option of COPFS for a further 4 extension periods of 12 months each.

Lot 3 - East Region

The East region covers the following local authority areas: Clackmannanshire; City of Edinburgh; East Lothian; Falkirk; Fife; Midlothian; Scottish Borders; Stirling and West Lothian. The services required for the East region are all services necessary for the determination of death including as follows: -post mortem examinations (one and two doctor post mortems examinations); -minimally invasive post mortems; - histopathology; - microbiology; - virology; - bacteriology; - radiology; - mortuary services; and - the provision of body storage. These services will be required for adult pathology. In addition, the Contractor will perform the forensic element of paediatric post mortems as and when required. The Contractor may be required from time to time to perform the services in respect of deaths outwith the East region. COPFS is procuring the separate provision of paediatric pathology, neuropathology and certain toxicology services. The Contractor will be obliged to liaise directly with COPFS's other service providers.. The Contract is for an initial period of 36 months and can be extended at the option of COPFS for a further 4 extension periods of 12 months each.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000636472
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR410967
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

33900000 - Post-mortem and mortuary equipment and supplies

33910000 - Pathology dissection instruments and supplies

33970000 - Mortuary equipment and supplies

33971000 - Mortuary outfits

33972000 - Mortuary packs

33973000 - Mortuary wraps

33974000 - Mortuary aspirators

71900000 - Laboratory services

85111800 - Pathology services

98370000 - Funeral and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£41,200,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1LA
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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