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Chemical Testing for Northern Ireland

Food Standards Agency

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07 May 2025 at 08:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Chemical Testing for Northern Ireland" was conducted by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and has reached the award stage. This involves the provision of research laboratory services, specifically chemical and contaminant testing, aimed at protecting consumers from potentially harmful food and feed products. The contract, valued at up to £252,000 including a possible two-year extension, was structured as an open procedure above the threshold, allowing for broad participation. The Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety has been awarded the contract, which will run from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2029. The activities will be located in Northern Ireland, with the contract having been formally published on 7th May 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the laboratory and research sectors, particularly those specialising in chemical testing and consultancy services. Companies that are capable of providing specialised knowledge and technical support to the regulatory enforcement process and who can operate at competitive pricing are well-suited for similar opportunities. Furthermore, the tender's accommodation of SMEs and voluntary community and social enterprises suggests an inclusive approach, fostering opportunities for smaller entities to compete effectively. Engaging in such contracts can drive business growth through the development of expertise in niche testing fields and by expanding operational capabilities across the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Chemical Testing for Northern Ireland

Notice Description

The National Reference Laboratory(ies) for Chemical and Contaminant Testing for Northern Ireland (NI) will play a vital role in protecting consumers from illness that could arise from the consumption of food or feed contaminated with chemical contaminants such as metals, nitrogenous compounds, processing contaminants and halogenated persistent organic pollutants. 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 multiple lot tender. Tenders are invited to bid for all lots, several lots together or one lot. This is a 4 year contract with an optional 2 year extension. The estimated value of the Contract is estimated to be between PS0 - PS252,000 (inc VAT) for the total duration, including the 2 year extension. The FSA is not required to take the extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-86c61ce3-73d2-419d-912f-f07975e37b39
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8b484a2-e651-46ff-ab81-6e3196c95ea0
Current Stage
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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 (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
£252,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89,060 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 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
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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety

Further Information

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