---
title: "Coroner Service - Body Storage, Mortuary Provision & Histology"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069ea8"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069ea8.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-21"
---

# Coroner Service - Body Storage, Mortuary Provision & Histology

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069ea8

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## Summary

Buckinghamshire Council is planning a procurement process for the provision of coroner services, specifically related to body storage, mortuary provision, and histology. This contract falls under the industry category of miscellaneous health services and is located in Aylesbury, UK. Currently in the planning stage, a future notice date is anticipated by 3rd August 2026. The planned contract period spans from 1st January 2027 to 31st December 2031, with an option for renewal extending up to 31st December 2034. The estimated value of this contract is specified at £3,100,000, with a gross amount of £3,720,000. This procurement process is governed under the UKPGA legal framework 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the field of health services, particularly those specialising in post-mortem facilities and associated support services. SMEs are especially encouraged to participate, as they have been identified as suitable candidates for this opportunity. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can bolster their service portfolio and secure a long-term contract with potential extensions, contributing to their growth and expansion within the public sector. Strategic partnerships with a public authority such as Buckinghamshire Council can provide credibility and create further business opportunities in the regional health services market.

## Notice

To provide storage accommodation, facilities and staff to provide for full and immediate post-mortems (invasive/non-invasive), including paediatrics, high risk and home office forensic post mortems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046872-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline 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 | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,100,000 |
| 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 | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYLESBURY |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP19 8FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Aylesbury North West |
| Westminster constituency | Aylesbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 09:46 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046872-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046872-2026
  21st May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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