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title: "Cross Sectional Post Mortem Imaging Services - Rochdale Council"
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# Cross Sectional Post Mortem Imaging Services - Rochdale Council

Buyer: ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0505f5

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## Summary

Rochdale Borough Council, acting on behalf of the Senior Coroner for the North Manchester District, is in the process of awarding a contract for Cross Sectional Post Mortem Imaging Services. This procurement falls under the medical imaging services category and is located within the Greater Manchester North jurisdiction, encompassing the local authority areas of Rochdale, Oldham, and Bury. The procurement is being conducted under the Provider Selection Regime 2024 through an open procedure, as part of efforts to expand existing post mortem examination capabilities by including professional digital scanning services. The contract period is projected from 2nd February 2026 to 1st February 2031, with the possibility of a five-year extension. The total value of the contract, if extended, could reach £3,705,000, exclusive of VAT.

For businesses in the medical imaging sector, this tender represents an opportunity to secure a long-term partnership with Rochdale Borough Council, providing a vital service to the community. Companies with expertise in digital post mortem imaging, particularly those already serving in or familiar with municipal frameworks, would be well-suited to compete. The contract emphasises quality (50%), social value (20%), and price (30%) as award criteria, presenting an advantageous opportunity for businesses that can deliver high-quality services while also supporting regional socio-economic goals.

## Notice

Cross Sectional Post Mortem Imaging Services - Rochdale Council (on behalf of the Senior Coroner for the North Manchester District) Provider Selection Regime 2023 - Competitive Procedure Chest Reference: DN772281 STAR Reference: UID 12323 Cross Sectional Post Mortem Imaging Services - Rochdale Council (on behalf of the Senior Coroner for the North Manchester District) Provider Selection Regime 2023 - Competitive Procedure Chest Reference: DN772281 STAR Reference: UID 12323 Greater Manchester North Jurisdiction covering the local authority areas of Rochdale, Oldham and Bury. This service is hosted by Rochdale Borough Council Greater Manchester North Coronial jurisdiction currently has a service level agreement in place with the Northern Care Alliance and Royal Oldham Hospital Mortuary to provide a public mortuary facility and to fulfil the Coroner's post mortem examination requirements. The existing arrangements are only able to cater for invasive or external post mortem examinations only. There is currently no facility to provide a digital scanning service to complement the existing arrangements. Any digital scanning examinations undertaken currently are funded privately and not by the local authority. In order to provide a robust, futureproofed service and one that meets the needs of all sections of the community, Rochdale BC on behalf of the Coroner for Greater Manchester North is looking to expand its existing post mortem examination arrangements by securing the services of a suitably qualified and professional digital post mortem examination service for the jurisdiction area of Manchester Greater Manchester North.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Cross Sectional Post Mortem Imaging Services - Rochdale Council (on behalf of the Senior Coroner for the North Manchester District) Provider Selection Regime 2023 - Competitive Procedure Chest Reference: DN772281 STAR Reference: UID 12323 Cross Sectional Post Mortem Imaging Services - Rochdale Council (on behalf of the Senior Coroner for the North Manchester District) Provider Selection Regime 2023 - Competitive Procedure Chest Reference: DN772281 STAR Reference: UID 12323 Greater Manchester North Jurisdiction covering the local authority areas of Rochdale, Oldham and Bury. This service is hosted by Rochdale Borough Council Greater Manchester North Coronial jurisdiction currently has a service level agreement in place with the Northern Care Alliance and Royal Oldham Hospital Mortuary to provide a public mortuary facility and to fulfil the Coroner's post mortem examination requirements. The existing arrangements are only able to cater for invasive or external post mortem examinations only. There is currently no facility to provide a digital scanning service to complement the existing arrangements. Any digital scanning examinations undertaken currently are funded privately and not by the local authority. In order to provide a robust, futureproofed service and one that meets the needs of all sections of the community, Rochdale BC on behalf of the Coroner for Greater Manchester North is looking to expand its existing post mortem examination arrangements by securing the services of a suitably qualified and professional digital post mortem examination service for the jurisdiction area of Manchester Greater Manchester North. Estimated Contract Period: 02 February 2026 - 01 February 2031 with the option to extend by up to a further five year period. Estimated Contract Value: PS370,500 excl VAT per annum Initial 5 year Contract Value: PS1,852,500 excl VAT 10 Year Contract Value if extension period is invoked: PS3,705,000 excl VAT

Options: Option to extend by up to a further five year period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085977-2025 |
| 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 | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,852,500 |
| Lots value | £1,852,500 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,705,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ROCHDALE |
| Post town | Oldham |
| Postcode | OL16 1XU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East |
| Local authority | Rochdale |
| Electoral ward | Central Rochdale |
| Westminster constituency | Rochdale |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TIC MOBILE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85150000 - Medical imaging services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2025 at 16:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085977-2025
- 22 Apr 2025 at 18:55 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016367-2025
- 22 Apr 2025 at 18:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016366-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.rochdale.gov.uk/
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

## Provenance

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