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Monitoring of contaminants in UK cereals used for processing food and animal feed

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs as the buying organisation, seeking to contract for the monitoring of contaminants in UK cereals used for processing food and animal feed. The tender, titled "Monitoring of contaminants in UK cereals used for processing food and animal feed," falls under the research laboratory services industry category. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the contract period commencing on 1st August 2016 and concluding on 31st July 2021. The contract has a total value of £900,000, with a minimum value of £850,000. The tender period ended on 3rd May 2016.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in agricultural testing and quality assurance, especially those specialising in food safety and contaminant analysis. Companies that demonstrate expertise in conducting research laboratory services and those with a strong background in the cereals industry will be well-suited to compete. The focus on improving grain quality and customer confidence within the supply chain indicates a growing demand for reliable testing services, presenting a pathway for businesses to expand their offerings in this vital sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Monitoring of contaminants in UK cereals used for processing food and animal feed

Notice Description

AHDB is highly valued by the cereals industry for its independent work on monitoring agrochemical residues and contaminants, since the mid-1980s. The current AHDB 'Investing in Innovation' Research and Knowledge Transfer Strategy (2015-20) has highlighted the need for continued investment in ensuring the safety and quality of the major UK cereals for human consumption and animal feed. Such an activity falls into one of the pillars of the new Strategy - Improving Business Opportunity. One of the objectives is to improve grain quality, with a priority target - to coordinate and integrate supply chain demands for reliable and consistent quality and safety. Furthermore, recent industry consultations have highlighted: * The importance of continued monitoring of contaminants in cereals across the supply chain in order to provide customer confidence. * The importance of optimising market opportunities for improving the end-use quality of food and feed crops. * The need to help the UK grain supply chain to prepare for new legislation and growing demands on supply. AHDB is looking for a contractor to undertake this study over the next 5 years (1 August 2016 to 31 July 2021).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-67148a4f-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a8778ca-c4d2-4d52-9a58-e41b913befdf
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

03100000 - Agricultural and horticultural products

03211000 - Cereals

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£616,582 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20169 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2016 - 31 Jul 2021 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENILWORTH
Postcode
CV8 2TL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Cubbington & Leek Wootton
Westminster Constituency
Kenilworth and Southam

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FERA SCIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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