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UKAS Pilot Assessment of Non-targeted Methods

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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29 Aug 2023 at 08:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency has awarded a contract to UKAS for the project titled "UKAS Pilot Assessment of Non-targeted Methods" in the Research and Development services on security and defence materials category. The procurement method used was direct, specifically a Single tender action (below threshold). The contract period runs from 17th August 2023 to 31st March 2024. The tender closed on 14th August 2023, with a contract value of 50,741 GBP.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the laboratory testing sector to engage with the Food Standards Agency in York, United Kingdom. Companies with expertise in ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and UKAS Lab 13 conformity assessment requirements are well-suited to compete in this specialised procurement process. The project aims to enhance consistency and confidence in non-targeted authenticity testing of food/feed through assessment and accreditation of laboratory testing methods, creating a niche market for qualified suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKAS Pilot Assessment of Non-targeted Methods

Notice Description

We require the service of UKAS, our National Accreditation body, to assist the FSA in developing capability and assurance in UK laboratories to improve consistency and confidence in the reporting of non-targeted authenticity testing of food/feed. In order to assure the results from non-targeted methods, an innovative process is required to assess and accredit laboratory testing against conformity assessment requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and UKAS Lab 13 for expressing opinions and interpretations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0936adfb-2b69-4239-b51c-f0cd713fab4b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d40613eb-b892-4656-baca-d59ae4edcfdf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,471 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,741 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
16 Aug 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
Not specified
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UKAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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