Provision of Forensic Toxicology Services

Concepts

• provision of forensic toxicology services
• preston
• medical laboratories
• lancashire county council
• framework contract whereby toxicology services
• laboratory services
• pathology services
• hm senior coroner
• lancashire
• transportation

Location

Preston

Description

Lancashire County Council is inviting tenders for the provision of forensic toxicology services for the HM Senior Coroner for Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen. Services will include the collection, transportation, testing, analysis, and reporting of samples for the HM Senior Coroner. This is a framework contract whereby toxicology services will be ordered by HM Senior Coroner as and when required.

Renewal Options

The framework agreement for the provision of forensic toxicology services will commence on or around 01.07.2021.The agreement will run for an initial term of 24 months until 30.06.2023 with the option to extend for any number of defined periods so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 48 months.

CPV Codes

• 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories
• 71900000 - Laboratory services
• 73111000 - Research laboratory services
• 85111800 - Pathology services
• 85111810 - Blood analysis services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• This is a recurring contract.
• Options are available.
• Renewals are not available.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

The tender documents are available on Lancashire County Council's electronic tenderingsite.www.lancashire.gov.uk/isupplier Use of this system does not require high specification IT equipment or connections, nor high level personal IT skills/capabilities. Access to the system/software and advice is free of charge. Registration is necessary in order to view the tender details and obtain tender documentation. Tenderers are advised to allow plenty of time for registration and to do this as early as possible during the tender period. Please see https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/ for further information.