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title: "Toxicology"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8c16b124-047c-442d-9a39-050e166cea49"
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buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2019-01-16"
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# Toxicology

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c16b124-047c-442d-9a39-050e166cea49

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## Summary

The Sheffield City Council has initiated an open procurement process for a comprehensive Toxicology and associated Laboratory Testing Service, with a total budget of £50,000. The tender aims to provide various testing services as detailed in multiple lots, including Toxicology, Microbiology, Virology, Lung Mineral Fibre Assay, and Genetics. The tender period is open until 6th February 2019, and the contract is set to commence on 1st March 2019, lasting until 28th February 2021. This opportunity falls under the medical equipment and pharmaceuticals industry category, with delivery to be made in Yorkshire and the Humber.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in laboratory services. Businesses with expertise in toxicology, microbiology, virology, and genetics, as well as those experienced in autopsy-related analyses, are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement can enhance business growth through collaboration with public sector entities and expanding capabilities in critical health and safety services.

## Notice

Introduction Sheffield City Council (the Council) has the 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 provision will be required in a number of Lots (as below); Lot 1 - Toxicology Lot 2 - Microbiology and Virology Lot 3 - Lung Mineral Fibre (asbestos) Assay Lot 4 - Genetics (DNA Extraction and Storage) Lot 5 - Immunology

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80ed45aa-39f7-4020-89fc-024c2b88b427 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 4PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2019 at 09:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80ed45aa-39f7-4020-89fc-024c2b88b427

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80ed45aa-39f7-4020-89fc-024c2b88b427
  16th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=6d009e0c-6d19-e911-80f2-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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