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Chemical Testing for Nothern Ireland

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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05 Nov 2024 at 13:31

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05 Nov 2024 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has awarded a contract for chemical and contaminant testing services in Northern Ireland to the Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety. This procurement process, classified under the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" category, involved an open procedure above the threshold. The contract, valued at £40,434.80, follows an award stage concluded on 19th August 2024. The contract period will start on 1st April 2025 and end on 31st March 2029, with a possibility for a 2-year extension. The FSA's office is located in York with postal code YO1 7PR.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in chemical testing and consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability for these types of organisations. The contract's focus on maintaining food safety through expert analysis and support aligns with the needs of firms possessing strong technical capabilities and a track record in food safety and contaminants analysis. This tender opens doors for businesses to engage with a vital public health service, thereby contributing to consumer safety while securing a notable public sector contract.

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Notice Title

Chemical Testing for Nothern Ireland

Notice Description

The National Reference Laboratory(ies) for Chemical and Contaminant Testing 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 chemical contaminants such as metals, nitrogenous compounds, processing contaminants and halogenated persistent organic pollutants. 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 was a multiple lot tender. Tenders were invited to bid for all lots, several lots together or one lot. This is a 4 year contract with an optional 2 year extension. The estimated value of the Contract is estimated to be between PS0 - PS252,000 (inc VAT) for the total duration, including the 2 year extension. The FSA is not required to take the extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3babc2bc-1deb-4c54-b2ba-d68f822cd3fa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0172319-91ed-43ea-b803-a1f6309dbcab
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
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
£40,434 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,434 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20241 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

AUSTRIAN AGENCY FOR HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY

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