---
title: "Provision of Body Management Services for British Forces Cyprus & Sovereign Base Area Administration"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0444bf"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2024-06-06"
---

# Provision of Body Management Services for British Forces Cyprus & Sovereign Base Area Administration

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0444bf

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the provision of body management services for British Forces Cyprus & Sovereign Base Area Administration. The contract is for 5 years with no option periods. The services include deceased body management, collection at the scene, transportation to mortuary, mortuary duties, and preparation of bodies for repatriation. The contract was awarded to Othello Health Services Ltd. The location for delivery is in Cyprus, and the procurement process was carried out using an open procedure.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in body management services to grow their operations. With a 5-year contract duration and the potential for renewal activities in 2028, businesses with expertise in deceased body management would be well-suited to compete. The Ministry of Defence, acting as the buyer, has set clear deadlines and requirements for interested suppliers to participate in this procurement process, emphasising transparency and adherence to procurement guidelines.

## Notice

British Forces Cyprus (BFC) Sovereign Base Areas (SBA) contract for body management services including; deceased body management, collection at the scene, transportation to mortuary, mortuary duties and preparation of bodies for repatriation. Contract is for 5 years with no option periods.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

British Forces Cyprus (BFC) Sovereign Base Areas (SBA) contract for body management services including; deceased body management, collection at the scene, transportation to mortuary, mortuary duties and preparation of bodies for repatriation. Contract is for 5 years with no option periods.

Renewal: Service requirements likely to continue beyond expiry. Tender re-let activities expected 2028.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017599-2024 |
| 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 | 6 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 2028 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £743,074 |
| Lots value | £743,074 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £746,700 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | C BLOCK, HQ BFC |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | BFP O53 |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OTHELLO HEALTH SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98371200 - Undertaking services

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2024 at 11:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017599-2024
- 1 Mar 2024 at 14:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006701-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk

## Provenance

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