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Trichinella Testing of Feral Wild Boar

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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26 Feb 2025 at 16:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency has awarded a contract for the provision of Trichinella testing services for feral wild boar. The procurement falls under the laboratory services category (CPV: 71900000) and involves an open procedure above the threshold. The contract, valued at £133,482, spans from 1 December 2024 to 30 November 2029. The services are to be delivered within the United Kingdom, specifically in Wales and England. The award was published on 26 February 2025, and the contracting authority is located in York, YO1 7PR.

This tender presents an avenue for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in laboratory testing and veterinary diagnostics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with relevant expertise are well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. Engaging with the Food Standards Agency can foster long-term business relationships and provide exposure to further government contracting opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Trichinella Testing of Feral Wild Boar

Notice Description

The Agency requires the Supplier to provide a fully managed, high quality service for the provision of Trichinella testing services as defined in relevant European and UK legislation and further described in the Legal Framework for Trichinella (Appendix B) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) (Appendix C) for the period 1 December, 2024 to 30 November, 2029.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5b8ada0e-2050-4a81-b212-4d4698252895
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17cbfd22-50fd-4dd7-85d2-8b443c1e4ff2
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£133,482 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£133,482 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2029 Over 5 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
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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