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title: "Transportation of Deceased Remains"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058f10"
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buyer: "BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST"
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# Transportation of Deceased Remains

Buyer: BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058f10

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Transportation of Deceased Remains" is currently at the tender stage, initiated by various Health and Social Care Trusts operating in Northern Ireland, including the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. Overseen by the Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service, this contract covers services categorized under funeral and related services. The location of services spans across several Health and Social Care Trusts such as Belfast, South Eastern, Western, Southern, and Northern, with key involvement from the Regional Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service. The tender, conducted through an open procedure, places a strong emphasis on submission by 30th July 2026. The contract is set to start on 1st January 2027, with the possibility of extension for up to 24 months beyond its initial term ending in 2031. Interested parties have until 20th July 2026 for enquiries.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in the provision of funeral and related services, specifically those experienced in handling sensitive operations such as the transportation of deceased remains. Firms with proven abilities in managing extensive logistical requirements and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards will find this contract highly appealing. With an overall estimated contract value reaching approximately £4.9 million inclusive of VAT for certain lots, businesses specialising in this sector are positioned to secure a stable revenue stream over the five-year contract term, with potential for extended service offerings. The combination of a strong financial valuation, potential service extensions, and geographical coverage across multiple Trusts creates a lucrative opportunity for suitable suppliers.

## Notice

Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) seeks to provide a Contract(s) for the Transportation of Deceased Remains to meet the requirements of Health and Social Care (HSC) in Northern Ireland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Belfast Health and Social Care Trust and South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust

Transportation of Deceased Remains for Lot 1 Belfast Health and Social Care Trust and South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust. The values stated at Lot value (estimated) are the highest values in the following ranges PS0 to PS4,087,000 (excluding VAT) PS0 to PS4,904,395 (including VAT) which has been calculated on the basis of a five year Contract, potential to extend for a period(s) of up to and including 24 months, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up to and including 18 months for procurement exercises. Contract lot values may be shared with other lots.

Options: The right to additional services while the Contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the service range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total Value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a five year Contract, potential to extend for a period(s) of up to and including 24 months, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises.

Renewal: Potential to extend for a period(s) of up to and including 24 months

Lot 2 - Western Health and Social Care Trust

Transportation of Deceased Remains for Lot 2 Western Health and Social Care Trust. The values stated at Lot value (estimated) are the highest values in the following ranges PS0 to PS388,290 (excluding VAT) PS0 to PS465,945 (including VAT) which has been calculated on the basis of a five year Contract, potential to extend for a period(s) of up to and including 24 months, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises. Contract lot values may be shared with other lots.

Options: The right to additional services while the Contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the service range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total Value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a five year Contract, potential to extend for a period(s) of up to and including 24 months, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises.

Renewal: Potential to extend for a period(s) of up to and including 24 months

Lot 3 - Southern Health and Social Care Trust

Transportation of Deceased Remains for Lot 3 Southern Health and Social Care Trust. The values stated at Lot value (estimated) are the highest values in the following ranges PS0 to PS103,861 (excluding VAT) PS0 to PS124,635 (including VAT) which has been calculated on the basis of a five year Contract, potential to extend for a period(s) of up to and including 24 months, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises. Contract lot values may be shared with other lots.

Options: The right to additional services while the Contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the service range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total Value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a five year Contract, potential to extend for a period(s) of up to and including 24 months, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises.

Renewal: Potential to extend for a period(s) of up to and including 24 months

Lot 4 - Northern Health and Social Care Trust

Transportation of Deceased Remains for Lot 4 Northern Health and Social Care Trust. The values stated at Lot value (estimated) are the highest values in the following ranges PS0 to PS117,861 (excluding VAT) PS0 to PS141,435 (including VAT) which has been calculated on the basis of a five year Contract, potential to extend for a period(s) of up to and including 24 months, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises. Contract lot values may be shared with other lots.

Options: The right to additional services while the Contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the service range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total Value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a five year Contract, potential to extend for a period(s) of up to and including 24 months, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises.

Renewal: Potential to extend for a period(s) of up to and including 24 months

### Planning Information

This is a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice to seek additional engagement with the market place to gather information associated with the service for the Transportation of Deceased Remains. To this end the Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service on behalf of Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI), wish to engage with potential suppliers to obtain a market view of the potential requirements through the completion of a Questionnaire. Any interested Suppliers are required to submit their response through the eTendersNI secure messaging area of the Call for Tender (CfT) Ref: 6042985. All correspondence in relation to this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise must be communicated via the eTendersNI secure messaging area. Suppliers will be required to submit their completed Questionnaire no later than 17:00 hours on 11 September 2025. To register on eTendersNI and access the Questionnaire, please use the following link: - https://etendersni.gov.uk and locate CfT Ref: 6042985. Suppliers should also note that any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059156-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2031 |
| Recurrence | 2031-12-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,697,012 |
| Lots value | £4,697,012 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST |
| Additional buyers | BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE; NORTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST; REGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE; SOUTH EASTERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST; SOUTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST; WESTERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT12 6HU |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0D Antrim and Newtownabbey |
| Local authority | Antrim and Newtownabbey |
| Electoral ward | Springfarm |
| Westminster constituency | South Antrim |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services
- 98371000 - Funeral services
- 98371100 - Cemetery services and cremation services
- 98371120 - Cremation services
- 98371200 - Undertaking services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2026 at 16:12 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059156-2026
- 28 Aug 2025 at 09:19 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051807-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059156-2026
  23rd June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051807-2025
  28th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk
- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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