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TOXICOLOGY SERVICE for HM CORONER for SUFFOLK

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ORGANIZATION

Suffolk County Council

LOCATION

East Anglia, United Kingdom

VALUE

£750,000

DEADLINE

February 03, 2026 at 11:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

85111800

REFERENCE

000706-2026

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Original Tender Description

HM Coroner for Suffolk requires a provider for Toxicology samples taken at Postmortem examinations to be analysed by a professional specialist laboratory service to help enable a cause of death to be determined.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • Bidders must not be subject to any mandatory exclusion grounds as per public procurement regulations (e.g., serious criminal convictions, bankruptcy, grave professional misconduct).

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • The bidder must be a professional specialist laboratory service.
  • The bidder's laboratory service must be accredited to ISO 15189 or an equivalent standard.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • The bidder must be capable of analyzing toxicology samples taken at postmortem examinations.
  • The service provided must be able to help enable a cause of death to be determined.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • No specific financial requirements for bidders (e.g., minimum annual turnover, specific insurance levels, financial standing) are explicitly stated in the provided information.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Bids must be submitted by the deadline of 2026-02-03 at 11:00:00.

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Summary:
HM Coroner for Suffolk seeks a specialist laboratory service accredited to ISO 15189 or equivalent to analyze toxicology samples from postmortem examinations, with an estimated value of £750,000 and a submission deadline of 3 February 2026.

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69
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender provides clear service requirements and basic information but suffers from significant gaps in evaluation criteria, explicit financial requirements, and the lack of e-submission, impacting fairness and completeness.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender defines an open procedure and uses an appropriate CPV code. The 16-day period from today's date to the submission deadline is generally reasonable. However, the absence of specified evaluation criteria is a significant legal compliance issue, as is the missing reveal date and liable person.

Missing evaluation criteria
Missing reveal date
Clarity80/100

The description of the required toxicology service is clear and unambiguous. The AI-extracted eligibility and technical requirements are also well-defined. However, the complete absence of evaluation criteria significantly diminishes the overall clarity for potential bidders regarding how their proposals will be assessed.

No evaluation criteria specified
Lack of detailed performance conditions
Completeness70/100

Basic information such as title, organization, reference, value, duration, and CPV code are provided. However, the tender is incomplete due to the explicit lack of specified evaluation criteria and financial requirements for bidders. The liable person is also missing.

No evaluation criteria specified
No explicit financial requirements for bidders
Fairness55/100

The tender value is disclosed, and requirements do not appear tailored. However, the absence of evaluation criteria creates a significant fairness concern, as bidders cannot objectively prepare their proposals or understand the basis of selection. The lack of e-submission also presents a barrier to equal access and participation.

No evaluation criteria specified
No e-submission
Practicality65/100

The contract start date and duration are clearly specified. However, the explicit lack of electronic submission support ("No e-submission") is a major practical drawback, potentially increasing administrative burden for bidders and the contracting authority.

No e-submission
Data Consistency90/100

Key dates are logical and consistent, and there are no reported disputes or suspensions. Most essential fields are populated, though the "Liable Person" is missing and "N/A" codes for Type/Procedure are minor inconsistencies.

Missing Liable Person
N/A codes for Type/Procedure
Sustainability20/100

The tender does not include any explicit requirements or considerations related to green procurement, social aspects, or innovation. It is also not EU-funded, which often drives higher sustainability standards.

No green procurement
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear description of the required service
Value and duration are clearly specified
Appropriate CPV code and NUTS code provided
Mandatory exclusion and eligibility grounds are stated
No disputes or suspensions reported

Concerns

Absence of specified evaluation criteria
Lack of explicit financial requirements for bidders
No support for electronic submission
Missing reveal date and liable person
No integration of sustainability, social, or innovation aspects

Recommendations

1. Immediately publish detailed evaluation criteria to ensure transparency and fairness.
2. Clarify financial requirements for bidders to ensure suitability and capacity.
3. Implement electronic submission to enhance accessibility and efficiency.

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