Published date: 19 July 2023

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 29 August 2023, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Services provided by medical laboratories - 85145000

  • Medical analysis services - 85148000

Location of contract

Yorkshire and the Humber

Value of contract

£0 to £735,000

Procurement reference

20230719131827-104514

Published date

19 July 2023

Closing date

29 August 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 November 2023

Contract end date

31 October 2030

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The City of Doncaster Council ( "the council") has a requirement for the provision of a highly professional Toxicology, Microbiology, Virology, Immunology and associated Laboratory Testing Service. The Service Provider will be required to analyse tissue and body fluids obtained during autopsy examination for the detection of substances, and assist the Coroner to investigate sudden unexpected deaths within their area of remit, in accordance with the Coroners and Justice Act 2009.

The council is looking to contract with either a sole tender or multiple suppliers for the two lots as listed below.

Lot 1 - Toxicology Laboratory Testing

Lot 2 - Microbiology and Virology, Lung Mineral Fibre (asbestos) Assay, Genetics (DNA Extraction and Storage) and Immunology Laboratory Testing

It is anticipated that the contract will commence on 1st November 2023 and run for a period of 3 years until 31st October 2026. There is also an option to extend the contract on no more than 2 (two) occasions for up to 24 (twenty four) months on each occasion (3+2+2).

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About the buyer

Contact name

Emma Norris

Address

Civic Office, Waterdale
Doncaster
DN1 3BU
ENG

Telephone

+44 1302737311

Email

Emma.Norris2@doncaster.gov.uk

Website

https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/