---
title: "Provision of Post Mortem CT Scanning"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066667"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066667.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-10"
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# Provision of Post Mortem CT Scanning

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066667

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council is initiating a procurement process for the provision of Post Mortem CT Scanning services, publicly categorised under pathology, medical imaging, and other community services. The council, recognised as a sub-central public authority, is conducting preliminary market engagement in preparation for the formal invitation to tender expected in May 2026. Interested organisations are encouraged to submit completed questionnaires by 2nd April 2026, and engage with the detailed documents made available by Lancashire County Council. This solicitation aligns with the planning stage of procurement, targeting services delivery in the UK region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in medical imaging and pathology services to expand their operations within public sector procurement. Ideal candidates include SMEs with expertise in the specified fields, capable of delivering services across the ten-year contract period from September 2026 to September 2036. Engaging in this tender not only provides potential financial growth, with a substantial budget allocation exceeding GBP 3 million, but also strengthens partnership opportunities with local authorities committed to enhancing community services. As the project progresses, organisations that are adept in managing complex service delivery and evaluation will find this tender conducive to their business expansion strategy.

## Notice

Lancashire County Council is conducting preliminary market engagement relating to the provision of Post Mortem CT Scanning. Prior to publication of a full invitation to tender (anticipated May 2026), interested organisations are invited to engage with this preliminary market engagement exercise. Interested organisations should: - Review the Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire - Submit a response to the Questionnaire via email to contractscorporate@lancashire.gov.uk by no later than 02nd April 2026 at 12 noon.

### Planning Information

Lancashire County Council is conducting preliminary market engagement relating to the provision of Post Mortem CT Scanning. 
Prior to publication of a full invitation to tender, interested
organisations are invited to engage with this preliminary market engagement exercise.
Interested organisations should:
- Visit: https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/
- Navigate to the market engagement project by clicking on the link for Provision of Post Mortem CT Scanning
- Review the Preliminary Market Engagement document(s) contained on the project page. This document provides more information regarding this preliminary market engagement exercise.
- Submit your complete questionnaire via email to 
contractscorporate@lancashire.gov.uk by no later than 2nd April 2026 at 12 noon.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021519-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Sep 2026 - 9 Sep 2036 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,841,520 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | SOCIAL VALUE PORTAL LTD |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 0LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Vauxhall |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | TLD4 Lancashire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services
- 85150000 - Medical imaging services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2026 at 17:00 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021519-2026
- 10 Mar 2026 at 14:23 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021366-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021519-2026
  10th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021366-2026
  10th March 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.socialvalueportal.com/

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