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NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORY for Parasites - Trichinella and Echinococcus

THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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Award

26 May 2021 at 13:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency, located in York, has awarded a contract titled "NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORY for Parasites - Trichinella and Echinococcus". This procurement falls within the research laboratory services industry category and was conducted via a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below threshold. The contract commenced on 1st April 2021 and will be active until 31st March 2025, with a total contract value of £266,908.32. The opportunity for suppliers was available until the tender period closed on 4th February 2021.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in laboratory services and food safety. Engaging in the provision of services for the UK National Reference Laboratory for parasites such as Trichinella and Echinococcus could foster growth in businesses focused on food safety testing, public health, and research laboratory services. Suppliers with relevant expertise in parasitic research within the food industry would find themselves well-positioned to benefit from such contracts.

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Notice Title

NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORY for Parasites - Trichinella and Echinococcus

Notice Description

The appointed laboratory will carry out the provision of services for the UK National Reference Laboratory for Parasites for the following areas in food: - Trichinella and Echinococcus parasites

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-61d3345e-a4b4-4ea3-9b9e-c07882ea79ad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/228647e7-22f2-4ec1-843b-f5cae1ef1440
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£266,908 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£266,908 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 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
THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
fsa.procurement@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

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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