Tender

C285259 Natural Toxins Testing for Northern Ireland

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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Tender

17 May 2024 at 08:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency has issued a tender titled "C285259 Natural Toxins Testing for Northern Ireland" for research and development services related to monitoring marine biotoxins in live bivalve molluscs and mycotoxins/plant toxins in feed and food. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on 2nd July 2024. The contract, valued at £390,000, will run for 4 years with a possible 2-year extension. The tender is open to SMEs and VCSEs, and the location for delivery is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, with the buying organisation located in York, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in laboratory services or research laboratory services to engage in a 4-year contract with potential extension, catering to the National Reference Laboratory for Natural Toxins Testing in Northern Ireland. Companies suitable for this opportunity include those offering expertise in food safety testing, research, and technical support services. Interested parties can register and apply for the tender via the Atamis e-sourcing portal provided in the tender description. For any inquiries or support, tenderers can contact the Helpdesk by phone at 0800 9956035 or via email at support-health@atamis.co.uk.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C285259 Natural Toxins Testing for Northern Ireland

Notice Description

The National Reference Laboratory(ies) for Natural Toxins Testing for NI will play a vital role in protecting consumers from illness that could arise from the consumption of contaminated food or feed, including mycotoxins and plant toxins and marine biotoxins in live bivalve molluscs. 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 both lots together or one lot; 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 Monitoring Marine Biotoxins in live Bivalve Molluscs * Lot 2 NRL for Mycotoxins and Plant Toxins in Feed and Food This is a 4 year contract with an optional 2 year extension. The value of the Contract is estimated to be between PS0 - PS390,000 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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ced8789-ff70-4e2c-896f-83db59d4cbb6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bb80155-3f93-4efb-9785-ef807510fda6
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
£390,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 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

Buyer & Supplier

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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