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FS616027 NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORY NRL for Marine Biotoxins

THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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26 May 2021 at 14:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency has completed a tender process titled "FS616027 NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORY NRL for Marine Biotoxins," which falls under the category of research laboratory services. The procurement, characterised as a restricted tender, has been finalised with a value of £261,295, aiming to provide essential services for the UK National Reference Laboratory for Marine Biotoxins. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2021 and will continue until 31st March 2025. The procurement process has taken place in various locations, including the UK and British Overseas Territories, with the tender period concluding on 11th February 2021.

This tender opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their services in laboratory and biotech industries. Engaging with this contract presents potential growth avenues for businesses that offer research laboratory services, especially those with expertise in marine biology and food safety. Companies ready to collaborate with governmental bodies and uphold high standards in scientific research are ideal contenders to seize this opportunity.

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Notice Title

FS616027 NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORY NRL for Marine Biotoxins

Notice Description

The appointed laboratory will carry out the provision of services for the UK National Reference Laboratory for Marine Biotoxins

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-85acf995-8242-4dc2-946b-0f227721c12f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/616018d5-2f2c-46dc-86da-017610648e1d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Restricted tender
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
£261,295 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£261,295 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 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
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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
Not specified

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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