--- title: "Toxicology" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4535579e-9299-4144-bc6d-e154b146d50f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4535579e-9299-4144-bc6d-e154b146d50f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4535579e-9299-4144-bc6d-e154b146d50f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4535579e-9299-4144-bc6d-e154b146d50f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DONCASTER COUNCIL" published: "2023-07-19" --- # Toxicology Buyer: DONCASTER COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4535579e-9299-4144-bc6d-e154b146d50f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4535579e-9299-4144-bc6d-e154b146d50f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4535579e-9299-4144-bc6d-e154b146d50f.json) ## Summary The City of Doncaster Council is seeking to procure professional Toxicology, Microbiology, Virology, Immunology, and associated Laboratory Testing services. The contract will potentially involve multiple suppliers and is divided into two lots. The anticipated start date of the contract is 1st November 2023, with a duration of 3 years, extendable twice for up to 2 years each time. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the deadline for tender submissions is 29th August 2023. The procurement falls under the services category with a main classification of "Services provided by medical laboratories." The contract activities will be located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in medical laboratory services to engage with the City of Doncaster Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The Council can contract with either a single supplier or multiple vendors for the different lots, providing flexibility for businesses of varying sizes and capabilities. With a generous contract period and options for extensions, successful bidders have the potential for stable revenue streams over an extended period. Interested businesses should review the tender documents and consider their suitability for the outlined laboratory testing requirements to compete effectively in this procurement. ## Notice The City of Doncaster Council ( "the council") has a requirement for the provision of a highly professional Toxicology, Microbiology, Virology, Immunology and associated Laboratory Testing Service. The Service Provider will be required to analyse tissue and body fluids obtained during autopsy examination for the detection of substances, and assist the Coroner to investigate sudden unexpected deaths within their area of remit, in accordance with the Coroners and Justice Act 2009. The council is looking to contract with either a sole tender or multiple suppliers for the two lots as listed below. Lot 1 - Toxicology Laboratory Testing Lot 2 - Microbiology and Virology, Lung Mineral Fibre (asbestos) Assay, Genetics (DNA Extraction and Storage) and Immunology Laboratory Testing It is anticipated that the contract will commence on 1st November 2023 and run for a period of 3 years until 31st October 2026. There is also an option to extend the contract on no more than 2 (two) occasions for up to 24 (twenty four) months on each occasion (3+2+2). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c764100-aff3-4f8b-a35d-dcae58583bd1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Jul 2023 | | Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2030 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DONCASTER COUNCIL | | Locality | DONCASTER | | Post town | Doncaster | | Postcode | DN1 3BU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE35 Doncaster | | Local authority | Doncaster | | Electoral ward | Town | | Westminster constituency | Doncaster Central | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories - 85148000 - Medical analysis services ## Release History - 19 Jul 2023 at 12:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c764100-aff3-4f8b-a35d-dcae58583bd1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c764100-aff3-4f8b-a35d-dcae58583bd1 19th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=70896&B=UK Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104514 User / Company ## Notice URLs - https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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