Tender

Call for Competition FS101210 Radioactivity Food Environment (RIFE) Report

THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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13 Jul 2022 at 12:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency is conducting an open procurement process for the "Call for Competition FS101210 Radioactivity Food Environment (RIFE) Report." This project falls under the category of research and development services, and is located in the United Kingdom. The tender is currently at the planning stage, with submissions due by 18 August 2022. The contract period is set to commence on 1 April 2023 and conclude on 31 March 2026. The total estimated value of the contract is £1 GBP.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in environmental monitoring, consultancy services, or related research fields. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the project requires a contractor who can demonstrate effective project management skills and deliver comprehensive reporting on food safety in relation to radioactivity. Companies with experience in data gathering, analysis, and environmental regulations will find this tender particularly relevant.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Call for Competition FS101210 Radioactivity Food Environment (RIFE) Report

Notice Description

Call for Competition FS101210 Radioactivity Food Environment (RIFE) Report The environment agencies and the FSA manage an annual monitoring programme, which gathers data on the levels of radioactivity in food, and the environment (RIFE) (air, water, sediment, gamma dose rate, etc.). These, together with the most up to date habits data, are then used to conduct retrospective dose assessments to check that radiation dose to members of the public, as a result of authorised discharges, are within legal limits. The assessment and report are critical to the FSA's strategic aim that food in UK is safe to eat. The contractor (or lead contractor in the case of a consortium bid) should demonstrate an organisational project management culture and individual project management qualifications or equivalent experience such that they can successfully deliver this project on time and budget.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3b593c7-6d70-4c7f-b666-88037a49b11f
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
13 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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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