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RDE719 Pesticide residue analysis - laboratory validation

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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29 Nov 2024 at 15:34

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, led by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), concerns the analysis of pesticide residues in honey samples. The tender, titled "RDE719 Pesticide residue analysis - laboratory validation," falls under the Research and Development Consultancy Services industry category. The project involves comparative analysis by UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) and Fera, with delivery locations including the UK, Europe, and other regions worldwide. Initiated on 29th November 2024, this tender has completed the award stage with the UKCEH being the successful supplier. The contract period spans from 1st December 2024 to 21st March 2025, with a total value of £17,368.36 GBP and implemented as a selective call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in analytical laboratory services, particularly those focused on pesticide residue analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this contract especially fitting. It sets a precedent for ongoing collaborations and benchmarking in pesticide residue standards, ensuring reliable testing methodologies. Companies with capabilities in detailed laboratory analysis and those seeking to establish or expand services within the public sector's research and development consultancy will benefit from the collaborative nature and specific requirements outlined in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RDE719 Pesticide residue analysis - laboratory validation

Notice Description

This project will involve UK CEH analysing a set of 20 honey samples for a suite of pesticides. The same samples will also be analysed by Fera in a separate piece of work. This will enable a comparison of the reported pesticide residue values between the two different labs, which will allow us to: a) identify and benchmark any anomalies; b) validate the approaches taken by both labs; and c) ultimately give us confidence in using both labs for residue analysis into the future. Aims This project will need to: * Quantify pesticide residues from organic honey samples that were spiked with pesticides last year (10 samples stored under ambient conditions and 10 frozen). * Undertake a comparison of quantified residues from UK CEH analysis and Fera analysis. * Develop proposals for next steps depending on the outcomes. * Report all the above findings into Defra.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9889f328-dce9-4abc-ab23-ca1d31facedf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2872dc1e-b55c-446b-bd12-f2390ecd9edd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,368 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,368 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2024 - 21 Mar 2025 1-6 months
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
Adrian Ajibade
Contact Email
adrian.ajibade@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY (UKCEH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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