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title: "CBC-1081-T-LP Toxicology services - AWARD"
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# CBC-1081-T-LP Toxicology services - AWARD

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99af56c9-8fa8-43e7-91dd-9001c5b3f842

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## Summary

Central Bedfordshire Council is currently awarding a contract for toxicology services, identified as "CBC-1081-T-LP Toxicology services - AWARD." The procurement process took place under the open procedure method and is classified under the category of "services" with a focus on cadaver transport and storage equipment. The award was published on 17th April 2020, and the contract period runs from 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2021. The successful contractor must be capable of providing forensic and post-mortem toxicology services, with delivery addresses specified across the UK and beyond.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in forensic services, laboratory operations, and medical equipment supply. Companies that specialise in toxicology analysis or offer relevant laboratory support services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Given that a recognised provider, Ascertain Forensics, has already been awarded the contract, prospective tenderers should consider how they can demonstrate compliance with the stringent requirements outlined by the Central Bedfordshire Council to enhance their chances in future tenders.

## 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/116d53d8-9033-42f7-9e3a-b57f57e050d5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2020 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASCERTAIN FORENSICS |

## 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

- 17 Apr 2020 at 08:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/116d53d8-9033-42f7-9e3a-b57f57e050d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/116d53d8-9033-42f7-9e3a-b57f57e050d5
  17th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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