Tender

Materials and Articles in Contact with Food for Northern Ireland

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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Tender

17 May 2024 at 07:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency is inviting tenders for the procurement of Materials and Articles in Contact with Food for Northern Ireland. This 4-year contract, with a possible 2-year extension, is valued between £0 - £90,000. The tender is classified under research and development services and related consultancy services to protect consumers from potential food contamination. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, with a tender period ending on July 9, 2024. The contract period is set to run from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2029, benefiting SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender from the Food Standards Agency provides an opportunity for businesses operating in research laboratory services and specialist consultancy to participate. The invitation to tender is tailored to organisations willing to contribute to food safety in Northern Ireland, with specialised expertise in handling food contact materials. Businesses interested in providing expertise to enhance food safety practices and support the National Reference Laboratory functions should consider engaging in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Materials and Articles in Contact with Food for Northern Ireland

Notice Description

The National Reference Laboratory for Materials and Articles in Contact with Food for Northern Ireland (NI) will play a vital role in protecting consumers from illness that could arise from the consumption of food or feed contaminated with chemicals contained within food contact materials. The NRL will provide specialist advice as requested by the FSA and technical support to the NI enforcement process for food, feed and products thereof. This is a 4 year contract with an optional 2 year extension. The value of the Contract is estimated to be between PS0 - PS90,000 for the total duration, including the 2 year extension. The FSA is not required to take the extension. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-02327693-6904-447b-8e86-cf50b01db2d7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b76dcaf5-81f3-48bf-93d8-8d1c39c0006c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 7PR
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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