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Additives and Food Improvement Agents Testing for Northern Ireland

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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01 Feb 2025 at 02:58

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29 Oct 2024 at 12:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency in York has completed the procurement process for the provision of National Reference Laboratories (NRLs) testing services related to additives and food improvement agents for Northern Ireland. The contract, valued at £56,106, falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES) has been awarded the contract following an open procedure (below threshold). The contract period is set to commence on 1 April 2025 and will end on 31 March 2029. The award was finalised and published on 1 October 2024.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in food safety, laboratory testing, and research and development within the food industry. Businesses with a strong focus on quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and innovative testing methods would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Moreover, organisations with expertise in providing comprehensive consultancy services in this technical area could leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolio and expand their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Additives and Food Improvement Agents Testing for Northern Ireland

Notice Description

This project is to procure National Reference Laboratories (NRLs) for Northern Ireland (NI)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9020931e-74ed-4ffb-93f5-46bd319b62fe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b131bc6f-ea25-4a24-9ff4-bfeb16d3b62d
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 (below 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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£56,106 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,106 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 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
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

AUSTRIAN AGENCY FOR HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY (AGES

Further Information

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