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Mortuary Facilities and Pathology Services

Tender Overview

LOCATION

West Midlands, United Kingdom

VALUE

£2,352,000

DEADLINE

February 16, 2026 at 15:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

85111800

REFERENCE

004944-2026

Project Timeline

Contact Information

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Original Tender Description

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC), through its Registration Services, acts as the relevant authority for the Black Country Coroners Service. The jurisdiction of the Black Country Coroners Service encompasses the four local authority areas of Sandwell, Walsall, Dudley, and Wolverhampton. To support the delivery of coronial responsibilities, the provision of mortuary and pathology services across the Black Country region will be procured under this contract. The services will be divided into four (4) Lots, each corresponding to one of the local authority areas. Each Lot represents the provision of mortuary and pathology services specific to the corresponding local authority area. The criteria for each lot will be the same, where TUPE arrangements may apply. Further details regarding the requirements for each Lot can be found in Schedule 5 – Specification. The contract is divided into the following lots: Lot 1 - Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Lot 2 - Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council Lot 3 - City of Wolverhampton Council and Lot 4 - Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are explicitly provided in the given information.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Be legally constituted and capable of providing mortuary and pathology services.
  • Be eligible to contract with a UK local authority (Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council).
  • Be prepared to comply with Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) (TUPE) regulations, should they apply.
  • Be capable of delivering services across one or more of the four Black Country local authority areas (Sandwell, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Dudley).
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Possess the capability to provide comprehensive mortuary and pathology services.
  • Demonstrate the ability to deliver services across the Black Country region, encompassing Sandwell, Walsall, Dudley, and Wolverhampton.
  • Ensure services support the delivery of coronial responsibilities.
  • Adhere to the detailed technical specifications outlined in Schedule 5 – Specification (which is not provided in this extract).
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • No explicit financial turnover, insurance, or guarantee requirements are provided. Bidders should be prepared to demonstrate financial stability commensurate with a contract value of approximately £1.96 million (2,352,000 EUR) over 48 months.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Submit bids by the deadline: 2026-02-16 at 15:00:00 UTC.
  • Bidders may submit bids for one, multiple, or all four lots (Lot 1 - Sandwell, Lot 2 - Walsall, Lot 3 - Wolverhampton, Lot 4 - Dudley).
  • Ensure submissions meet the same criteria for each lot bid.

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DOC
OCDS Record
OCDS Data004944-2026_ocds_record.json
Summary:
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking bids for mortuary and pathology services across four Black Country local authority areas, divided into four lots with consistent criteria and potential TUPE arrangements.
DOC
OCDS Release Package
OCDS Data004944-2026_ocds_release.json
Summary:
This document is an OCDS Release Package detailing a tender by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council for mortuary and pathology services across the Black Country Coroners Service, divided into four lots for specific local authorities, with potential TUPE arrangements.
PDF
Official PDF Version
General Information004944-2026_official.pdf
Summary:
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council seeks bids for mortuary and pathology services across the Black Country region, divided into four lots for Sandwell, Walsall, Wolverhampton, and Dudley, with an estimated total value of £1,960,000 over four years.
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Tender Notice
Administrative Documents004944-2026.html
Summary:
This is a tender notice for mortuary and pathology services across four Black Country local authority areas (Sandwell, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Dudley), divided into four lots, with an estimated total value of £1.96 million, running from April 2026 to March 2030.

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56
Fair

Tender Quality Score

This tender is well-structured with clear basic information, but its overall quality is significantly hampered by the absence of critical documentation and evaluation criteria.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance65/100

The procedure type and CPV code are correctly defined. However, the absence of explicit mandatory exclusion grounds and the missing reveal date are significant legal compliance issues, impacting transparency and due process.

No explicit mandatory exclusion grounds provided
Missing reveal date
Clarity65/100

The description of services and division into lots is clear. Nevertheless, the critical absence of specified evaluation criteria and the 'Schedule 5 – Specification' document severely undermine the clarity of the tender requirements.

Evaluation criteria not specified
Critical 'Schedule 5 – Specification' document is missing
Completeness55/100

While basic information like title, reference, organization, value, and duration are present, the tender is critically incomplete due to the absence of evaluation criteria and the essential 'Schedule 5 – Specification' document.

Evaluation criteria not specified
Critical 'Schedule 5 – Specification' document is missing
Fairness50/100

The lack of specified evaluation criteria and the absence of an electronic submission option significantly compromise the fairness and equal access for potential bidders. The missing 'Schedule 5' also impacts the ability to prepare a fair bid.

Evaluation criteria not specified
No electronic submission option
Practicality45/100

The absence of electronic submission is a major practical drawback in modern procurement. While other practical details like contract start date and duration are provided, this omission creates a significant barrier.

No electronic submission option
Data Consistency75/100

Most key fields are populated and dates are logical. However, the 'Liable Person' field is empty, the 'Type Code' is missing, and the 'reveal date' is absent, indicating minor data inconsistencies.

Missing 'Liable Person'
Missing 'Type Code'
Sustainability20/100

The tender shows no explicit integration of green procurement, social aspects (beyond standard TUPE compliance), or innovation focus, resulting in a very low sustainability score.

Not green procurement
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear description of services and division into lots
Estimated value, duration, and contract start date are specified
CPV code is correctly assigned
Tender is divided into lots, potentially increasing SME participation
Basic information (title, reference, organization) is complete

Concerns

Critical 'Schedule 5 – Specification' document is missing
Evaluation criteria are not specified
No explicit mandatory exclusion grounds are provided
No electronic submission option available
Lack of sustainability, social, or innovation criteria

Recommendations

1. Publish the full tender documentation, including 'Schedule 5 – Specification' and detailed evaluation criteria.
2. Clearly state all mandatory exclusion grounds and selection criteria to ensure legal compliance and transparency.
3. Implement an electronic submission platform for improved accessibility, efficiency, and fairness.

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Tender Quality Score
56/ 100 · Fair

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