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title: "Purchase of a Temporary Body Storage unit."
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buyer: "ROYAL BERKSHIRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2018-01-29"
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# Purchase of a Temporary Body Storage unit.

Buyer: ROYAL BERKSHIRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85f605a8-482d-449f-b31f-62002dce805e

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## Summary

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is currently undertaking a public procurement process for the purchase of a Temporary Body Storage Unit, including ongoing maintenance support. This tender falls under the 'Post-mortem and mortuary equipment and supplies' category and has an estimated value of £170,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and interested parties must submit their tenders by 6 February 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 19 March 2018 and conclude on 31 March 2019, with delivery addresses across various UK locations and beyond.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), that specialise in healthcare equipment and support services. Companies that manufacture, supply, or maintain mortuary and post-mortem equipment would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process can help these businesses expand their market presence and contribute meaningfully to the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Temporary Body Storage Unit and ongoing maintenance support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c214f26-a415-4bcf-a450-8e10ec7f63b5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,000 |
| 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 | ROYAL BERKSHIRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG1 5AN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Electoral ward | Redlands |
| Westminster constituency | Reading Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33900000 - Post-mortem and mortuary equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2018 at 16:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c214f26-a415-4bcf-a450-8e10ec7f63b5
- 29 Jan 2018 at 16:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c214f26-a415-4bcf-a450-8e10ec7f63b5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c214f26-a415-4bcf-a450-8e10ec7f63b5
  29th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk

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