---
title: "Toxicology Testing Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049ada"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049ada.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-11"
---

# Toxicology Testing Services

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049ada

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process for "Toxicology Testing Services" is managed by Liverpool City Council, a regional or local authority in the UK. The tender falls under the medical analysis services industry and is set to support coroner services in determining the role of substances in deaths. This process, using an open procedure, aims to procure services valued at £1,125,000. Key dates include the tender period ending on 14th October 2024, with the award period beginning the same day. The services are required across regions UKD72 and UKD74, with submissions only accepted electronically.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical analysis and toxicology services. Companies with capabilities to deliver high-quality toxicology investigations are particularly well-suited to compete. Emphasis is placed on quality, social value, and cost-effectiveness, making it pertinent for businesses that excel in these areas to consider bidding. The contract period exemplifies a significant growth chance, spanning three years with an optional one-year extension, fostering long-term collaboration with the Liverpool City Council.

## Notice

Toxicology services form part of the coronial post mortem examinations. This is a statutory duty the Council has to fund to enable the Coroner to fulfil their investigations into sudden and unexplained deaths.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Toxicology services form part of the coronial post mortem examinations. This is a statutory duty the Council has to fund to enable the Coroner to fulfil their investigations into sudden and unexplained deaths.

Renewal: The initial contract term is for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 1 year

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055915-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,125,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,125,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD72 Liverpool, TLD74 Wirral |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TOXICOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33910000 - Pathology dissection instruments and supplies
- 85148000 - Medical analysis services

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2025 at 14:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055915-2025
- 13 Sep 2024 at 13:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029434-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.liverpool.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login

## Provenance

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