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title: "DOJ NICTS - NICTS Coroner's Removal Contract - Districts B, C and L (Lisburn and Castlereagh, North Down and Ards, Antrim and Newtownabbey)."
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# DOJ NICTS - NICTS Coroner's Removal Contract - Districts B, C and L (Lisburn and Castlereagh, North Down and Ards, Antrim and Newtownabbey).

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE NICTS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02cc5c

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## Summary

The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service (NICTS) is conducting a public procurement for the NICTS Coroner's Removal Contract, covering Districts B (Lisburn and Castlereagh), C (North Down and Ards), and L (Antrim and Newtownabbey). This procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, having initiated on 26 July 2021, with the deadline for bid submissions set for 27 August 2021. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the total contract value is approximately £460,000. The contract will entail the conveying of bodies in accordance with the directions of the Coroners in Northern Ireland.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in undertaking services, particularly those involved in transportation and logistics. Companies that are well-equipped to handle sensitive operations and have prior experience in working with public sector bodies would be especially suited to compete. Furthermore, the contract includes options for renewal which may attract service providers looking for long-term engagements within the public procurement framework.

## Notice

The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service (NICTS), on behalf of the Coroners, seeks to appoint Contractors who will arrange for the conveying of bodies on the direction of the Coroners within Northern Ireland for the following districts: - - District B Lisburn and Castlereagh - District C North Down and Ards - District L Antrim and Newtownabbey Please refer to 'Specification of Requirements' for detailed requirements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - District B Lisburn and Castlereagh

The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service (NICTS), on behalf of the Coroners, seeks to appoint Contractors who will arrange for the conveying of bodies on the direction of the Coroners within Northern Ireland for the following districts: - - District B Lisburn and Castlereagh - District C North Down and Ards - District L Antrim and Newtownabbey Please refer to 'Specification of Requirements' for detailed requirements.

Options: The contract comprises of an initial contract period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further period of up to and including 36 months.

Renewal: This is a renewal on an ongoing services contract. Services may be subject to renewal in the future and following expire of the contract term.

Lot 2 - District C North Down and Ards

The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service (NICTS), on behalf of the Coroners, seeks to appoint Contractors who will arrange for the conveying of bodies on the direction of the Coroners within Northern Ireland for the following districts: - - District B Lisburn and Castlereagh - District C North Down and Ards - District L Antrim and Newtownabbey Please refer to 'Specification of Requirements' for detailed requirements.

Options: The contract comprises of an initial contract period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further period of up to and including 36 months.

Renewal: This is a renewal on an ongoing services contract. Services may be subject to renewal in the future and following expire of the contract term.

Lot 3 - District L Antrim and Newtownabbey

The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service (NICTS), on behalf of the Coroners, seeks to appoint Contractors who will arrange for the conveying of bodies on the direction of the Coroners within Northern Ireland for the following districts: - - District B Lisburn and Castlereagh - District C North Down and Ards - District L Antrim and Newtownabbey Please refer to 'Specification of Requirements' for detailed requirements.

Options: The contract comprises of an initial contract period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further period of up to and including 36 months.

Renewal: This is a renewal on an ongoing services contract. Services may be subject to renewal in the future and following expire of the contract term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024790-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | It is likely that the contract will be renewed following the expiry of the contract term (initial contract period plus optional extensions) |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £460,000 |
| Lots value | £460,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £454,999 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN IRELAND COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE NICTS |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT3 9ED |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Sydenham |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | "WITHHELD FOR SECURITY REASONS - INFORMATION MADE AVAILABLE TO THE COMMISSION UPON REQUEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98371200 - Undertaking services

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2021 at 15:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024790-2021
- 26 Jul 2021 at 12:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017646-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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