Tender

Additives and Food Improvement Agents Testing for Northern Ireland

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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Tender

16 May 2024 at 16:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency is inviting tenders for the provision of laboratory services in Northern Ireland for Additives and Food Improvement Agents testing. This dual lot tender offers a 4-year contract with an optional 2-year extension, estimated to be worth up to £174,000. The procurement method for this open procedure above threshold tender involves bidders submitting their bids by the deadline of June 24, 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in research and development services, laboratory services, and related consultancy services to compete for the contract. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. Interested parties can register and apply via the Atamis e-sourcing portal. For further queries or assistance, they can contact the Helpdesk by phone at 0800 9956035 or via email at support-health@atamis.co.uk.

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Notice Title

Additives and Food Improvement Agents Testing for Northern Ireland

Notice Description

The National Reference Laboratory(ies) for Feed Additives and Food Improvement Agents for Northern Ireland (NI) will play a vital role in protecting consumers from feeds containing harmful or unauthorised additives or from foods containing unauthorised Food Improvement Agents. 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 dual lot tender. Tenders are invited to bid for one lot or both lots together; please provide details of any applicable discount for multiple awards within the Financial Template. The designated laboratory(ies) will carry out the provision of Services for the NRLs for NI for the following areas: Lot 1 NRL for Additives for use in Animal Nutrition Lot 2 NRL for Food Improvement Agents This is a 4 year contract with an optional 2 year extension. The value of the Contract is estimated to be between PS0 - PS174,000 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d3f46e7-c6c2-41de-9255-35d465daa2fc
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
£174,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 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

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
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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