---
title: "Mortuary Facilities and Pathology Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d096"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-21"
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# Mortuary Facilities and Pathology Services

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d096

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council involves the provision of mortuary facilities and pathology services for the Black Country Coroners Service, which operates within Sandwell, Walsall, Dudley, and Wolverhampton. This contract is at the planning stage and is presented as a UK1 Pipeline Notice. The services will be structured into four lots, each covering one of the local authority areas. The procurement adopts an open procedure method, with a future notice date set for 24th November 2025, while the contract period is planned from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030. This process is categorised under the service industry, specifically targeting pathology services and is classified as above threshold.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in pathology and mortuary services, particularly those with existing ties or interest in the West Midlands region, as it spans multiple local authorities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this opportunity, especially those capable of operating within a framework agreement. Companies with expertise in providing these specialised services stand to benefit from long-term engagement and the potential to secure a stable revenue stream across one or more lots outlined in the procurement process.

## Notice

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC), through its Registration Services, acts as the relevant authority for the Black Country Coroners Service. The jurisdiction of the Black Country Coroners Service encompasses the four local authority areas of Sandwell, Walsall, Dudley, and Wolverhampton. To support the delivery of coronial responsibilities, the provision of mortuary and pathology services across the Black Country region will be procured under this contract. The services will be divided into four (4) Lots, each corresponding to one of the local authority areas. The contract is divided into the following lots: Lot 1 - Sandwell Lot 2 - Walsall Lot 3 - Wolverhampton Lot 4 - Dudley Please note that this is a UK1 Pipeline Notice. This is not a PIN or call for pre-market engagement/competition. As this is a pipeline notice, there is not guarantee that a tender opportunity will result from this. Should a tender opportunity materialise, further notices will be published in relation to this.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067038-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL; WALSALL COUNCIL; WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OLDBURY |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B69 3DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton |
| Local authority | Wolverhampton |
| Electoral ward | St Peters |
| Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West |
| Delivery location | TLG37 Sandwell |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2025 at 10:36 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067038-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067038-2025
  21st October 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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