---
title: "Forensic and Non-Forensic Pathology and Mortuary Services Provision"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028c65"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE"
published: "2021-01-22"
---

# Forensic and Non-Forensic Pathology and Mortuary Services Provision

Buyer: CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028c65

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## Summary

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service is seeking tenders for the provision of Forensic and Non-Forensic Pathology and Mortuary Services across Scotland, including its islands. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically related to pathology services (CPV code 85111800). The initiative is in the tender stage, with a revised deadline for submissions set for 5th May 2021. This procurement is essential as the current contracts are due to expire later that year, necessitating new arrangements to support the investigation of sudden or suspicious deaths in Scotland.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare and forensic services sectors, particularly those specialising in pathology and mortuary services. Companies with capabilities in providing post-mortem examinations and related services will be well-placed to compete for this contract, aimed at supporting the critical functions of the Procurator Fiscal. Particularly, organisations with expertise in handling sensitive operations and compliance with legal standards in forensic investigations will find this procurement advantageous for business growth.

## Notice

The Lord Advocate, through the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has responsibility in Scotland for the prosecution of crime and the investigation of sudden or suspicious deaths which require further investigation. As part of the process of investigating deaths, the Procurator Fiscal may, in order to establish the cause and mechanism of death, instruct post-mortem examinations at specified mortuaries. The current contracts are due to expire in 2021 and as a result COPFS is looking to procure the provision of pathology and mortuary services required across the whole of Scotland (mainland and the Scottish islands).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001295-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1LA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2021 at 09:16 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001295-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.copfs.gov.uk/
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:563103-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00292

## Provenance

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