--- title: "CBC-1081-T-LP Toxicology services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-27f60d08-19bd-44db-967c-1ab2bdaa346a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-27f60d08-19bd-44db-967c-1ab2bdaa346a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-27f60d08-19bd-44db-967c-1ab2bdaa346a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-27f60d08-19bd-44db-967c-1ab2bdaa346a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2019-11-06" --- # CBC-1081-T-LP Toxicology services Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-27f60d08-19bd-44db-967c-1ab2bdaa346a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-27f60d08-19bd-44db-967c-1ab2bdaa346a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-27f60d08-19bd-44db-967c-1ab2bdaa346a.json) ## Summary Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking a provider for toxicology services in relation to the Bedfordshire & Luton Coroner Area through an open procurement process. The tender, titled "CBC-1081-T-LP Toxicology services," is classified under the main procurement category of services, with an estimated value of £70,000. The submission deadline for this tender is 8th January 2020, and the contract is anticipated to start on 1st April 2020, running until 31st March 2021. The location for delivery includes various regions, including the UK and British Overseas Territories. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in forensic and post-mortem toxicology services, as well as those capable of providing related storage and analysis capabilities for biological materials. Companies with experience in handling cadaver transport and storage, along with a solid understanding of forensic investigations, would be ideally positioned to compete for this contract, which aims to enhance the services available to the Coroner's office. ## Notice Central Bedfordshire Council, as the relevant (lead) authority for the Bedfordshire & Luton Coroner Area, expects the provider contracted for offering toxicology services to the Coroner to have: 1. The ability to undertake toxicology and other investigations/examinations as required by the Coroner including interpretation, reporting and advice as required. More specifically the capacity to undertake: - o Forensic Toxicology (may only be required in a small number of circumstances) o Post-Mortem Toxicology o Human Performance Forensic Toxicology (may only be required in a small number of circumstances) 2. The ability to provide toxicology screening services in appropriate circumstances as directed by the Coroner prior to undertaking full PM toxicology and reporting. 3. Sufficient storage space for samples referred for analysis by the Coroner, including the ability to handle and store biological material and to refrigerate samples throughout the analytical process and to freeze samples (where appropriate) 4. To ensure suitable identification of samples and records to maintain the integrity of the process. Additional information: Maybe extended Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b61c0648-6c7a-4c88-8b65-d25e5724e606 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Nov 2019 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £70,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | BEDFORDSHIRE | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG17 5TQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | | Local authority | Central Bedfordshire | | Electoral ward | Shefford | | Westminster constituency | Hitchin | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33900000 - Post-mortem and mortuary equipment and supplies - 33918000 - Cases for post-mortem surgical instruments or accessories - 33922000 - Cadaver transport bags - 33925000 - Post-mortem identification tags or bracelets - 33929000 - Cadaver tissue builder kits - 33940000 - Cadaver transport and storage equipment and supplies - 33941000 - Cadaver storage racks - 33942000 - Cadaver carriers - 33943000 - Cadaver scissor lift trolleys - 33947000 - Cadaver trays - 33948000 - Cadaver lifter or transfer devices ## Release History - 6 Nov 2019 at 16:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b61c0648-6c7a-4c88-8b65-d25e5724e606 - 5 Nov 2019 at 08:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b61c0648-6c7a-4c88-8b65-d25e5724e606 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b61c0648-6c7a-4c88-8b65-d25e5724e606 6th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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