--- title: "Toxicology" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03e34f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03e34f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03e34f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03e34f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DONCASTER COUNCIL" published: "2023-12-21" --- # Toxicology Buyer: DONCASTER COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03e34f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03e34f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03e34f.json) ## Summary The City of Doncaster Council has completed an award process for a toxicology contracting service involving multiple laboratory testing categories. The contract, valued at £980,000, is divided into two lots focusing on toxicology and other medical laboratory services. The service provider will conduct substance detection in tissue and body fluids for autopsy examinations, assisting in investigating unexpected deaths. The contract is scheduled to start on 1st November 2023 and run for 3 years, with potential extensions up to 24 months each time. This toxicology contracting opportunity by The City of Doncaster Council can benefit businesses in the medical analysis services sector. The procurement process has two distinct lots open for tender, allowing for competition either as a sole supplier or multiple suppliers. Businesses in the medical laboratory services industry would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method is open, providing a transparent and fair chance for interested suppliers to bid for the opportunity. ## Notice The City of Doncaster Council ( "the council") has a 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 council is looking to contract with either a sole tender or multiple suppliers for the two lots. It is anticipated that the contract will commence on 1st November 2023 and run for a period of 3 years until 31st October 2026. There is also an option to extend the contract on no more than 2 (two) occasions for up to 24 (twenty four) months on each occasion (3+2+2) ### Lot Information Toxicology The City of Doncaster Council ( "the council") has a 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 council is looking to contract with either a sole tender or multiple suppliers for the two lots as listed below. Lot 1 - Toxicology Laboratory Testing Lot 2 - Microbiology and Virology, Lung Mineral Fibre (asbestos) Assay, Genetics (DNA Extraction and Storage) and Immunology Laboratory Testing It is anticipated that the contract will commence on 1st November 2023 and run for a period of 3 years until 31st October 2026. There is also an option to extend the contract on no more than 2 (two) occasions for up to 24 (twenty four) months on each occasion (3+2+2). Renewal: It is anticipated that the contract will commence on 1st November 2023 and run for a period of 3 years until 31st October 2026. There is also an option to extend the contract on no more than 2 (two) occasions for up to 24 (twenty four) months on each occasion (3+2+2) Toxicology The City of Doncaster Council ( "the council") has a 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 council is looking to contract with either a sole tender or multiple suppliers for the two lots as listed below. Lot 1 - Toxicology Laboratory Testing Lot 2 - Microbiology and Virology, Lung Mineral Fibre (asbestos) Assay, Genetics (DNA Extraction and Storage) and Immunology Laboratory Testing It is anticipated that the contract will commence on 1st November 2023 and run for a period of 3 years until 31st October 2026. There is also an option to extend the contract on no more than 2 (two) occasions for up to 24 (twenty four) months on each occasion (3+2+2). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037604-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Nov 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £735,000 | | Lots value | £735,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £980,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Active, Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DONCASTER COUNCIL | | Locality | DONCASTER | | Post town | Doncaster | | Postcode | DN1 3BU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE35 Doncaster | | Local authority | Doncaster | | Electoral ward | Town | | Westminster constituency | Doncaster Central | | Delivery location | TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories - 85148000 - Medical analysis services ## Release History - 21 Dec 2023 at 09:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037604-2023 - 19 Jul 2023 at 10:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020759-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.sth.nhs.uk - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=70896&B=UK - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104514 - https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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