Notice: Multi-level, Mass Fatalities Body Storage capability

Concepts

• cadaver storage racks
• body transport containers
• its mass fatalities body storage capability
• a multilayer mass fatalities capability solution
• the current capability
• storage
• fatalities
• mass
• cadaver transport bags
• mortuary equipment and supplies

Location

London

Description

The Home Office has policy responsibility for a number of Fire National Resilience risks and the mitigation of these risks. As such the Home Office has the responsibility of the consequences of a singular or concurrent no-notice, non-contaminated mass fatalities incident that could occur and threatens to overwhelm a coronial system. Due to the current capability approaching the end of its serviceable life , the Home Office must look towards replacing its mass fatalities body storage capability.

Total Quantity or Scope

The scope of this contract is to provide a multilayer mass fatalities capability solution. In which the supplier holds in reserve or mobilises the required assets for a fixed fee and deploys these to specified timeframes when called upon for an additional cost. The contract should consist of a retainer fee being paid by HO annually to ensure a response remains readily available should it be called upon. We envisage additional pre agreed ‘top up’ costs to be paid should a deployment be necessary.

Renewal Options

procurement process to be carried out 6 months before expiry of contract

CPV Codes

• 33941000 - Cadaver storage racks
• 33922000 - Cadaver transport bags
• 33949000 - Body transport containers
• 33970000 - Mortuary equipment and supplies

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Performance considerations apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

This procurement will be managed electronically via the Home Office’s eSourcing Portal (JAGGAER). To participate in this procurement, participants must first be registered on the eSourcing Portal. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Portal, this can be done online at https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com by following the link ‘To register click here’. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Portal, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This can be done by searching for the procurement title