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Transportation of Deceased Remains

Belfast Health and Social Care Trust · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 27 Sept 2026, 18:07.

Opportunity overview

Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) seeks to provide a Contract(s) for the Transportation of Deceased Remains to meet the requirements of Health and Social Care (HSC) in Northern Ireland.

Classification

  • CPV98370000 — Funeral and related services
  • CPV98371000 — Funeral services
  • CPV98371100 — Cemetery services and cremation services
  • CPV98371120 — Cremation services
  • CPV98371200 — Undertaking services

Lots

  • Lot 1 - Belfast Health and Social Care Trust and South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust£4.1m
  • Lot 2 - Western Health and Social Care Trust£388.3k
  • Lot 3 - Southern Health and Social Care Trust£103.9k
  • Lot 4 - Northern Health and Social Care Trust£117.9k

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
5865248
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Has Recurrence
Yes

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
30 Jul 2026, 15:00

Enquiry period

Ends
20 Jul 2026, 15:00

Expected award period

Ends
1 Dec 2026, 23:59

Recurrence

Dates

Entry 1
Starts
1 Dec 2031, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Lot 1 - Belfast Health and Social Care Trust and South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust
Description
Transportation of Deceased Remains for Lot 1 Belfast Health and Social Care Trust and South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust. The values stated at Lot value (estimated) are the highest values in the following ranges £0 to £4,087,000 (excluding VAT) £0 to £4,904,395 (including VAT) which has been calculated on the basis of a five year Contract, potential to extend for a period(s) of up to and including 24 months, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up to and including 18 months for procurement exercises. Contract lot values may be shared with other lots.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
4,904,395
Amount
4,087,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description
As detailed in the Tender documentation

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Mandatory Mid-Tier Schedules
Description
Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Compliance with the scope and requirement of Schedule 02 (Specification)
Description
Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Compliance with Paragraph 15.1. Schedule 2 (Specification)
Description
Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
Attachment of proof of Compliance with Paragraph 15.1. Schedule 2 (Specification)
Description
Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation
Criterion 5
Type
quality
Name
Compliance with Paragraph 8.1.15 Schedule 2 (Specification)
Description
Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation
Criterion 6
Type
quality
Name
Compliance with Paragraph 9.4.6. Schedule 2 (Specification)
Description
Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation
Criterion 7
Type
quality
Name
Compliance with Paragraph 9.5 and all sub-points. Schedule 2 (Specification)
Description
Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation
Criterion 8
Type
quality
Name
Confirmation of compliance with Schedule 16 (Security) (Short Form)
Description
Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation
Criterion 9
Type
quality
Name
Confirmation of Cyber Security accreditation: Cyber Essentials Plus as per Schedule 16 (Security) (Short Form)
Description
Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation
Criterion 10
Type
quality
Name
Compliance in regards to IT Health Check as per Schedule 16 (Security) (Short Form)
Description
Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation
Criterion 11
Type
quality
Name
Award Criteria - Quality - Scored - Social Value
Description
10% as detailed in the Tender documentation
Criterion 12
Type
price
Name
Award Criteria - Price
Description
90% as detailed in the Tender documentation

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
As detailed within the Tender Documentation
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
As detailed within the Tender Documentation

Contract period

Starts
1 Jan 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Dec 2031, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Dec 2033, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Potential to extend for a period(s) of up to and including 24 months

Options

Description
The right to additional services while the Contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the service range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total Value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a five year Contract, potential to extend for a period(s) of up to and including 24 months, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises.
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Lot 2 - Western Health and Social Care Trust
Description
Transportation of Deceased Remains for Lot 2 Western Health and Social Care Trust. The values stated at Lot value (estimated) are the highest values in the following ranges £0 to £388,290 (excluding VAT) £0 to £465,945 (including VAT) which has been calculated on the basis of a five year Contract, potential to extend for a period(s) of up to and including 24 months, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises. Contract lot values may be shared with other lots.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
465,945
Amount
388,290
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description
As detailed in the Tender documentation

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Mandatory Mid-Tier Schedules
Description
Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Compliance with the scope and requirement of Schedule 02 (Specification)
Description
Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Compliance with Paragraph 15.1. Schedule 2 (Specification)
Description
Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
Attachment of proof of Compliance with Paragraph 15.1. Schedule 2 (Specification)
Description
Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation
Criterion 5
Type
quality
Name
Confirmation of compliance with Schedule 16 (Security) (Short Form)
Description
Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation
Criterion 6
Type
quality
Name
Confirmation of Cyber Security accreditation: Cyber Essentials Plus as per Schedule 16 (Security) (Short Form)
Description
Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation
Criterion 7
Type
quality
Name
Compliance in regards to IT Health Check as per Schedule 16 (Security) (Short Form)
Description
Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation
Criterion 8
Type
quality
Name
Award Criteria - Quality - Scored - Social Value
Description
10% as detailed in the Tender documentation
Criterion 9
Type
price
Name
Award Criteria - Price
Description
90% as detailed in the Tender documentation

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
As detailed within the Tender Documentation
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
As detailed within the Tender Documentation

Contract period

Starts
1 Jan 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Dec 2031, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Dec 2033, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Potential to extend for a period(s) of up to and including 24 months

Options

Description
The right to additional services while the Contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the service range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total Value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a five year Contract, potential to extend for a period(s) of up to and including 24 months, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises.
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Lot 3 - Southern Health and Social Care Trust
Description
Transportation of Deceased Remains for Lot 3 Southern Health and Social Care Trust. The values stated at Lot value (estimated) are the highest values in the following ranges £0 to £103,861 (excluding VAT) £0 to £124,635 (including VAT) which has been calculated on the basis of a five year Contract, potential to extend for a period(s) of up to and including 24 months, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises. Contract lot values may be shared with other lots.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
124,635
Amount
103,861
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description
As detailed in the Tender documentation

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Mandatory Mid-Tier Schedules
Description
Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Compliance with the scope and requirement of Schedule 02 (Specification)
Description
Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Compliance with Paragraph 15.1. Schedule 2 (Specification)
Description
Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
Attachment of proof of Compliance with Paragraph 15.1. Schedule 2 (Specification)
Description
Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation
Criterion 5
Type
quality
Name
Confirmation of compliance with Schedule 16 (Security) (Short Form)
Description
Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation
Criterion 6
Type
quality
Name
Confirmation of Cyber Security accreditation: Cyber Essentials Plus as per Schedule 16 (Security) (Short Form)
Description
Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation
Criterion 7
Type
quality
Name
Compliance in regards to IT Health Check as per Schedule 16 (Security) (Short Form)
Description
Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation
Criterion 8
Type
quality
Name
Award Criteria - Quality - Scored - Social Value
Description
10% as detailed in the Tender documentation
Criterion 9
Type
price
Name
Award Criteria - Price
Description
90% as detailed in the Tender documentation

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
As detailed within the Tender Documentation
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
As detailed within the Tender Documentation

Contract period

Starts
1 Jan 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Dec 2031, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Dec 2033, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Potential to extend for a period(s) of up to and including 24 months

Options

Description
The right to additional services while the Contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the service range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total Value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a five year Contract, potential to extend for a period(s) of up to and including 24 months, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises.
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Lot 4 - Northern Health and Social Care Trust
Description
Transportation of Deceased Remains for Lot 4 Northern Health and Social Care Trust. The values stated at Lot value (estimated) are the highest values in the following ranges £0 to £117,861 (excluding VAT) £0 to £141,435 (including VAT) which has been calculated on the basis of a five year Contract, potential to extend for a period(s) of up to and including 24 months, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises. Contract lot values may be shared with other lots.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
141,435
Amount
117,861
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description
As detailed in the Tender documentation

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Mandatory Mid-Tier Schedules
Description
Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Compliance with the scope and requirement of Schedule 02 (Specification)
Description
Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Compliance with Paragraph 15.1. Schedule 2 (Specification)
Description
Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
Attachment of proof of Compliance with Paragraph 15.1. Schedule 2 (Specification)
Description
Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation
Criterion 5
Type
quality
Name
Confirmation of compliance with Schedule 16 (Security) (Short Form)
Description
Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation
Criterion 6
Type
quality
Name
Confirmation of Cyber Security accreditation: Cyber Essentials Plus as per Schedule 16 (Security) (Short Form)
Description
Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation
Criterion 7
Type
quality
Name
Compliance in regards to IT Health Check as per Schedule 16 (Security) (Short Form)
Description
Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation
Criterion 8
Type
quality
Name
Award Criteria - Quality - Scored - Social Value
Description
10% as detailed in the Tender documentation
Criterion 9
Type
price
Name
Award Criteria - Price
Description
90% as detailed in the Tender documentation

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
As detailed within the Tender Documentation
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
As detailed within the Tender Documentation

Contract period

Starts
1 Jan 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Dec 2031, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Dec 2033, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Potential to extend for a period(s) of up to and including 24 months

Options

Description
The right to additional services while the Contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the service range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total Value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a five year Contract, potential to extend for a period(s) of up to and including 24 months, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
98370000
Description
Funeral and related services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
98371000
Description
Funeral services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
98371120
Description
Cremation services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
98371100
Description
Cemetery services and cremation services
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
98371200
Description
Undertaking services
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
98370000
Description
Funeral and related services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
98371000
Description
Funeral services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
98371120
Description
Cremation services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
98371100
Description
Cemetery services and cremation services
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
98371200
Description
Undertaking services
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
98370000
Description
Funeral and related services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
98371000
Description
Funeral services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
98371120
Description
Cremation services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
98371100
Description
Cemetery services and cremation services
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
98371200
Description
Undertaking services
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
98370000
Description
Funeral and related services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
98371000
Description
Funeral services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
98371120
Description
Cremation services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
98371100
Description
Cemetery services and cremation services
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
98371200
Description
Undertaking services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
059156-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
23 Jun 2026, 17:12
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
Id
GB-PPON-PLQJ-5727-JCLR

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PLQJ-5727-JCLR

Address

Street Address
A Floor, Belfast City Hospital, Lisburn Road
Locality
Belfast
Postal Code
BT9 7AB
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKN06

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government
Entry 2
Scheme
UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS
Id
GB-NIR
Description
Northern Irish devolved regulations apply
Organisation 2
Name
South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust
Id
GB-PPON-PLGY-6381-WWWR

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PLGY-6381-WWWR

Address

Street Address
Ulster Hospital, Upper Newtownards Rd
Locality
Belfast
Postal Code
BT16 1RH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKN0E

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government
Entry 2
Scheme
UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS
Id
GB-NIR
Description
Northern Irish devolved regulations apply
Organisation 3
Name
Western Health and Social Care Trust
Id
GB-PPON-PTVW-2397-PWCT

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PTVW-2397-PWCT

Address

Street Address
Altnagelvin Area Hospital, Glenshane Road
Locality
Londonderry
Postal Code
BT47 6SB
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKN0A

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government
Entry 2
Scheme
UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS
Id
GB-NIR
Description
Northern Irish devolved regulations apply
Organisation 4
Name
Southern Health and Social Care Trust
Id
GB-PPON-PJCC-1957-RCGP

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PJCC-1957-RCGP

Address

Street Address
Craigavon Area Hospital, 68 Lurgan Road
Locality
Portadown
Postal Code
BT63 5QQ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKN07

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government
Entry 2
Scheme
UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS
Id
GB-NIR
Description
Northern Irish devolved regulations apply
Organisation 5
Name
Northern Health and Social Care Trust
Id
GB-PPON-PBRP-6676-CQZY

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PBRP-6676-CQZY

Address

Street Address
Bretten Hall, Bush Road
Locality
Antrim
Postal Code
BT41 2RL
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKN0D

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government
Entry 2
Scheme
UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS
Id
GB-NIR
Description
Northern Irish devolved regulations apply
Organisation 6
Name
Regional Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service
Id
GB-PPON-PWNJ-1991-NGDW
Role Details
Carrying out the procurement exercise for the Health and Social Care Trusts.

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PWNJ-1991-NGDW

Address

Street Address
77 Boucher Crescent
Locality
Belfast
Postal Code
BT12 6HU
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKN06

Contact

Roles

procuringEntity
processContactPoint

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Belfast · UKN06 · BT9 7AB · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 059156-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·