Tender

FS516010-6 National Reference Laboratory for Microbiology

THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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Tender

08 Nov 2022 at 15:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency has published a tender for the provision of services for the UK National Reference Laboratory for Microbiology. This multiple-lot tender covers areas like Antimicrobial Resistance, Campylobacter, and more. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 22nd December 2022. The contract period is from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2027. The tender is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs and falls under the research and development services category.

This tender by The Food Standards Agency presents an opportunity for businesses to bid for contracts related to microbiology services. Companies offering expertise in microbiology testing and analysis, particularly in food safety, would be well-suited to compete. The tender allows for bidding on multiple lots or individual lots, providing flexibility for interested suppliers. The contract period spans several years, offering a stable opportunity for growth and business planning.

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Notice Title

FS516010-6 National Reference Laboratory for Microbiology

Notice Description

This is a multiple lot tender. Tenders are invited to bid for all lots, several lots or one lot; please provide details of any applicable discount for multiple awards within the Financial Template. The appointed laboratory will carry out the provision of services for the UK National Reference Laboratory for Microbiology for the following areas in food: - Lot 1 - NRL for Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) - Lot 2 - NRL for Campylobacter - Lot 3 - NRL for Coagulase positive Staphylococci, including Staphylococccus aureus - Lot 4 - NRL for Escherichia coli, including Shiga-toxin producing E.coli (STEC) - Lot 5 - NRL for Listeria monocytogenes - Lot 6 - NRL for the analysis and testing of Zoonoses (Salmonella)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3aef5331-79f6-4bf4-a7c7-9777b9456a19
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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