Body Storage Contingency

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Published: Aug 6, 2026

Updated: Aug 7, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the transport and logistics sector, with a focus on Warehousing. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 500,000. Proposals must be submitted before August 27, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the transport and logistics sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

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.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 6, 2026. Last refreshed 2 days ago. Reference: 074972-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust has issued 135 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 126 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Health & Medical, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: August 6, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 074972-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 27, 2026. You have 18 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Transport & Logistics sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £500,000 - £500,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.