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title: "RES/PS - Soft Market Testing for Laboratory Analysis of Autopsy Specimens for HM Coroner for Avon"
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buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
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# RES/PS - Soft Market Testing for Laboratory Analysis of Autopsy Specimens for HM Coroner for Avon

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3fa0a9cd-9245-40b6-af33-d872287205db

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## Summary

The Bristol City Council is initiating a procurement process for soft market testing in relation to laboratory analysis of autopsy specimens for HM Coroner for Avon. This tender, titled "RES/PS - Soft Market Testing for Laboratory Analysis of Autopsy Specimens for HM Coroner for Avon", falls under the medical equipment and personal care industry category (CPV code 33000000) and is currently in the planning stage. Interested parties should note that the engagement end date is set for 5th January 2022, with all relevant documentation available for review.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in laboratory services, medical analysis, or related fields to engage with public sector needs. Businesses that are well-suited for competition in this tender are those offering innovative laboratory solutions or experience in autopsy specimen handling. By participating, these businesses can expand their market reach and establish relationships with the Bristol City Council, potentially leading to further collaborations in healthcare services.

## Notice

Soft Market Testing for Laboratory Analysis of Autopsy Specimens for HM Coroner for Avon

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07a9427b-c934-4823-9c5f-370862f0a661 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Jan 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS3 9FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Bedminster |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2021 at 17:37 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07a9427b-c934-4823-9c5f-370862f0a661

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07a9427b-c934-4823-9c5f-370862f0a661
  2nd December 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8fd76f6b-9553-ec11-810e-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bristol.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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