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Pesticide Residue Testing, Radiation Testing & Bacterial Testing

LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON

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31 Dec 2021 at 14:15

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hillingdon has awarded a contract titled "Pesticide Residue Testing, Radiation Testing & Bacterial Testing," valued at £593,000. This procurement falls under the industry category of food contamination protection services and is located at the London Heathrow Airport. The contract period commenced on 1 December 2021 and will conclude on 30 November 2024, with an option for the authority to extend for a further two years. This tender was conducted through an open procurement method, with the award notice published on 31 December 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in food safety and contamination testing services. Companies with expertise in analysing pesticide residues, microbiological contaminants, and other food safety parameters will find this tender particularly relevant. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as the London Borough of Hillingdon specifically acknowledges their suitability for this contract, enhancing their growth potential in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pesticide Residue Testing, Radiation Testing & Bacterial Testing

Notice Description

The London Borough of Hillingdon is responsible for overseeing imported food and feed controls at its Imported Food Office located at London Heathrow Airport. European Community legislation requires imports of certain food and feed products to be introduced into the United Kingdom only via approved inspection facilities. The Imported Food Office at London Heathrow Airport is an approved inspection facility for both imports of products of animal origin, and those not of animal origin. The contract requires the analysis of imports of feed and food for the following contaminants: - Lot A - Pesticide residues - Lot B - Caesium-134 and Caesium-137 - Lot C - Microbiological contaminants - Lot D - Other Miscellaneous - Lot E - All of the above The London Borough of Hillingdon reserved the right to award some, all or none of the Lots shown above. The majority of imports that are examined by London Borough of Hillingdon Imported Food Officers are fresh, highly perishable products. The supplier will also be required to carry out analysis of samples submitted by the London Borough of Hillingdon Food Health and Safety Team for the purpose of enforcing the following legislation: a. Food Safety (Sampling and Qualifications) (England) Regulations 2013 b. The Food Safety Act 1990 and regulations made thereunder c. The Food Safety and Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013 d. any other legislation where it is agreed that the contractor has access to appropriate facilities and qualification to test the goods or samples. Contract Commencement- December 2021 The Contract is for an initial term of three (3) years extendable at Hillingdon's sole discretion for a further period of two (2) years extension, giving a total of five (5) years (the Term). Additional information: The London Borough of Hillingdon is not seeking expressions of interest in this project as this is an award notice

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5095805e-02a8-41bb-95fb-da893793fb55
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22172750-8d4a-4076-88ef-ef7fab87e871
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90721300 - Food or feed contamination protection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£593,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£593,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
UXBRIDGE
Postcode
UB8 1UW
Post Town
Southall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Hillingdon
Electoral Ward
Uxbridge
Westminster Constituency
Uxbridge and South Ruislip

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PUBLIC ANAYST SCIENTIFIC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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