NSW Department of Communities and Justice / Request for Tender for Provision of Whole of Government Contract 622 - Removal of Deceased Remains - DJ 2017 -131

The NSW State Coroner has obligations in relation to the remains of a deceased person where there has been a Reportable Death under the Coroner’s Act 2009 and the functions apply until the remains are released by the NSW Coroner to the family. The NSW Coroner in accordance with the Coroners Act 2009 requires that at all times deceased’s remains are treated with dignity and respect.

This is an open request for tender seeking the provision of the following services:

•              Local Removal

Conveyance of deceased persons from the place of death to the local morgue or other place on behalf of NSW State Coroner’s Court under the direction of the NSW Police Force.

•              Long Haul Transfer

Conveyance of deceased persons to (Coroner’s Courts in) Glebe, Wollongong, Newcastle, Canberra Department of Forensic Medicine or other places on behalf of NSW State Coroner's Court under the direction of the NSW Police Force.

Tenderers are invited to submit bids for Police Area Commands and Police Districts of their choosing. Tenderers are encouraged to submit bids for one or multiple areas.

Request for Tender Documents are attached below.

A market briefing session may be held.