Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Nethermayne
Basildon
SS16 5NL
UK
Contact person: Donna Newton
E-mail: donna.newton4@nhs.net
NUTS: UKH37
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.mse.nhs.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.mse.nhs.uk/
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Body Storage Contingency
II.1.2) Main CPV code
98370000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Body Storage Contingency
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH3
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Open tender for Provision of a deceased contingency storage and transfer service for Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT), including flexible mortuary storage capacity, transportation of deceased between Trust mortuary sites and contingency facilities, bariatric transfers, and support during periods of increased demand. The contract includes governance, audit, incident management, and performance review requirements, commencing on 11 January 2027 for an initial 3-year term ending 10 January 2030, with the option to extend for up to 24 months.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
04/01/2027
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
06/08/2026