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National Reference Laboratory for Food and Feed

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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31 Jan 2025 at 20:55

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31 Jan 2025 at 20:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency has concluded an open procurement process to appoint a National Reference Laboratory for food and feed additives. This contract, under the title "National Reference Laboratory for Food and Feed", falls within the research and development services category (CPV: 73000000). The awarded contract is valued at GBP 382,503 and covers a four-year period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2029, with an optional two-year extension. Fera Science Limited, the awarded supplier, will deliver services across various locations including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and globally. The award notice was published on 31st January 2025, following the award date of 9th January 2025.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale enterprises specialising in laboratory services, research, and development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were also encouraged to participate, as indicated by the procurement suitability criteria. The open procedure ensures a competitive and transparent selection process, allowing businesses that meet high standards in laboratory operations and consultancy services to compete and collaborate with the Food Standards Agency in enhancing food and feed safety.

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Notice Title

National Reference Laboratory for Food and Feed

Notice Description

The appointed laboratory will carry out the provision of services for the UK NRL for feed and food additives. The contract will be delivered over four years, starting 1st April 2025, to end 31st March 2029. There will be an optional 2-year extension that can be enacted by variation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0f7cdfea-e93b-497b-afd2-252b96fb1837
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1986193a-764c-47ad-9d36-57a80d59e9d1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£382,503 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£382,503 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
FSA Commercial
Contact Email
fsa.commercial@food.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

FERA SCIENCE

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