---
title: "CPU 6555 Toxicology Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059520"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059520.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-25"
---

# CPU 6555 Toxicology Services

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059520

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## Summary

Nottingham City Council has awarded a contract for toxicology services with the aim of supporting HM Senior Coroner in cases of jurisdictional deaths. The procurement process followed an open procedure and has reached the award stage as of 25th March 2026, while the contract became active on 9th February 2026 and will remain valid until 8th February 2028, with a possibility of renewal until 2029. The geographical scope of this contract extends to Nottingham, UK, with services categorized under laboratory services. The contract's value stands at £870,000 gross, offering opportunities primarily in the services industry.

The awarded contract presents significant business opportunities for providers specialising in laboratory services, offering a solid growth platform in the public sector due to the consistency and duration of service requirements. Large-scale enterprises like Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which successfully secured the contract, can thrive under such arrangements. Entities well-equipped in laboratory services or those looking to expand their offerings in public-sector medical and forensic services can benefit from participating in similar tender processes. The open procurement method ensures fairness and accessibility, encouraging SMEs to compete actively, though the current engagement was dominated by larger establishments.

## Notice

Toxicology Services for the use of HM Senior Coroner. The services shall be provided in relation to deaths for which the Coroner assumes jurisdiction.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Initial Contract period is 2 years with an option to extend for a further year

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027325-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2026 - 8 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £725,000 |
| Lots value | £725,000 |
| Awards value | £725,000 |
| Contracts value | £725,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 3NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 13:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027325-2026
- 27 Nov 2025 at 09:33 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077507-2025
- 5 Sep 2025 at 14:07 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054358-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027325-2026
  25th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077507-2025
  27th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054358-2025
  5th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/
- http://www.sth.co.uk/
- http://www.sth.nhs.uk
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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