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Body Storage Contingency

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust · NHS and health

In brief

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust was looking for suppliers for this contract. Bidding has closed and no award has been published yet.

The estimated value is £500,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 23 November 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

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.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 074957-2026
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 074972-2026

About the buyer

From notice 074957-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 6 August 2026, last updated 6 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.