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LOT 1)- Body Removal West Wight; (LOT 2)- Body Removal East Wight; and (LOT 3)- Body Transfers

Isle of Wight Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Isle of Wight Council

Buyer Address: County Hall, Newport, UKJ34, PO30 1UD, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@iow.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
434340.0 GBP
Gross: 521208 GBP
Published
19 Feb 2026, 11:08
Deadline
09 Mar 2026, 14:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85000000 - Health and social work services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The Authority invites response to this Invitation to Tender (ITT) from suitably qualified suppliers ("Suppliers") for the provision of Body Removal and Body Transfers from the Isle of Wight. This opportunity has 3 lots: • Lot 1 Body Removal West Wight • Lot 2 Body Removal East Wight • Lot 3 Body Transfers The service is required to transport deceased persons from the place of death (eg homes, hospitals, public places) to the designated area. At times it may be necessary to transport deceased persons from the Isle of Wight to the mainland for post-mortem examinations or other legal requirements. Tenders can be submitted for either Lot 1, Lot 2, Lot 3, or all 3 lots. The estimated annual budget for this Tender will be split into three lots and is set out below: a) The Body Removal West Wight budget is £34,747.20 (exc. VAT) b) The Body Removal East Wight budget is £34,747.20 (exc. VAT) c) The Body Transfers budget is £17,373.60 (exc. VAT) For full details of the specification requirements can be found in the Specification Document. The contract period is from 1st June 2026 until 31st May 2029, with the option to extend for up to two (2) additional years at the sole discretion of the Authority, subject to satisfactory performance and service delivery.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015137-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: Lot 1 Body Removal West Wight

Lot Description: For all body removals covering the west Wight area, the Supplier must provide a dignified, respectful, and safe body removal service, using properly equipped, clean vehicles and trained staff who follow all relevant health and safety legislation, industry guidance, and robust contingency processes. They must ensure timely responses, secure handling of bodies and personal data, maintain appropriate facilities and backup capacity, and meet all operational, documentation, and identification requirements set by the Council and HM Coroner

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 173,736

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 208,483.20

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-06-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-05-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot Title: Lot 2 Body Removal East Wight

Lot Description: For all body removals covering the east Wight area, the Supplier must provide a dignified, respectful, and safe body removal service, using properly equipped, clean vehicles and trained staff who follow all relevant health and safety legislation, industry guidance, and robust contingency processes. They must ensure timely responses, secure handling of bodies and personal data, maintain appropriate facilities and backup capacity, and meet all operational, documentation, and identification requirements set by the Council and HM Coroner

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Value: GBP 173,736

Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 208,483.20

Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-06-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 2 Contract End: 2029-05-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot Title: Lot 3 Body Transfers

Lot Description: The Suppliers will be required to transport bodies to the mainland for postmortems as and when necessary. These shall be undertaken as directed by HM Coroner. These requests will be made by the Coroner and shall be undertaken by the Supplier within 48 hours of the body being originally removed, unless an alternative timeframe has been agreed on a case specific basis between the Coroner's Office and receiving mortuary.

Lot 3 Status: active

Lot 3 Value: GBP 86,868

Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 104,241.60

Lot 3 Contract Start: 2026-06-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 3 Contract End: 2029-05-31T23:59:59+01:00

Documents

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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