---
title: "London Borough of Havering Mortuary Storage Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b3b5"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING"
published: "2026-06-12"
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# London Borough of Havering Mortuary Storage Services

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b3b5

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## Summary

The London Borough of Havering is in the planning stage of a procurement process for Mortuary Storage Services, a statutory requirement under the Public Health Act 1936. This process is classified under the industry categories of Health Services and Funeral Services. The procurement location includes the UK and specifically the UKI52 region, which encompasses Romford. Key dates include a pre-market engagement form due by 25 June 2026, with future notices expected by 15 October 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1 September 2027 and will last for three years, with the possibility of a two-year extension. The total gross value of this contract is £1,164,000. The procurement strategy is classified as 'light touch' and is above the procurement threshold, signalling a substantial opportunity.

This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in health and funeral services. Businesses offering mortuary storage, body transportation, invasive post-mortems, and post-mortem facilities for coroners would be well-suited to compete. The contract's value and its strategic importance for local government service provision create a stable and lucrative opportunity for companies accustomed to delivering sensitive and regulated services. Participation in this procurement could enhance a company's profile as a reliable partner for municipal services within the UK public sector.

## Notice

The London Borough of Havering are seeking to procure Mortuary Storage Services. The service is a statutory requirement under the Public Health Act 1936 on the Council to provide a mortuary service. The provision is for the storage of deceased persons and their organs (if removed). The facilities and services required under the Contract consist of: * The storage of deceased persons; * Transportation to the mortuary when required * The provision and administration of appropriate body viewing room * Invasive post-mortems * The provision of post-mortem room for Her Majesty's Coroner. The Contract will run from 1st September 2027(the Commencement Date) for a period of three (3) years with an option to extend for a further period of two (2) years.

### Planning Information

Please access the Pre market engagement form for information which can be found on Atamis.
Link: https://www.havering.gov.uk/business-us/buy/2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055721-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £970,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING |
| Locality | ROMFORD |
| Post town | Romford |
| Postcode | RM1 3BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering |
| Local authority | Havering |
| Electoral ward | St Edward's |
| Westminster constituency | Romford |
| Delivery location | TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 98371000 - Funeral services

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2026 at 12:33 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055721-2026
- 12 Jun 2026 at 09:01 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055529-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055721-2026
  12th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055529-2026
  12th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.havering.gov.uk/
- https://www.havering.gov.uk/business-us/buy/2
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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