Tender

FS616035 NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORY for Feed Additives

THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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Tender

08 Jan 2021 at 15:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "FS616035 NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORY for Feed Additives" is being conducted by The Food Standards Agency, based in York, England. This tender falls under the category of research laboratory services and is currently in the active tender stage, which will be open until 11th February 2021. The contract period for the successful bidder will commence on 1st April 2021 and extend until 31st March 2025. It employs an open procurement method, allowing any qualifying organisation to submit a bid.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in laboratory services and regulatory compliance within the agri-food sector. Businesses equipped to handle safety standards in feed additives, conduct scientific evaluations, and implement analytical methods will be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract, thereby contributing to the maintenance of food safety and quality across Great Britain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FS616035 NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORY for Feed Additives

Notice Description

The appointed laboratory will carry out the provision of services for the UK National Reference Laboratory for Feed Additives in the following areas: 1. NRL Service: to maintain safety standards of feed additives by coordinating and supporting the network of official feed laboratories in the UK. The NRL provides advice and support on methods of official control testing, ensuring the delivery of risk-based and food/feed enforcement to protect consumers. 2. Feed additives regulated product authorisation: is an essential part of the agri-sector. Feed additives may not be put on the market without pre-market authorisation. From 1st January 2021, the Food Standards Agency will provide the function for feed additive authorisations, which will only be granted after a scientific evaluation demonstrating the efficacy of the additive and the absence of harmful effects to human and animal health, and to the environment and an evaluation of the method of analysis. The successful contractor will be required to perform this complementary work for Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) by evaluating the analytical method for detection and quantification as proposed by the applicant for the authorisation of the feed additive.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1b0cfa1-34b1-4e01-afde-9cae4bc73d7a
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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