Award

FS616026 NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORY for Bacterial Contamination of Bivalve Molluscs

THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jun 2021 at 14:49

Award Notice
Tender

08 Jan 2021 at 15:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency, located in York, is seeking to appoint a laboratory for the National Reference Laboratory for Bacterial Contamination of Bivalve Molluscs. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the contract valued at approximately £454,934.70. This award, published on 16th June 2021, follows an open procurement method that began with the tender process officially closing on 11th February 2021. The contract period will run from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2025, and services will be provided across various delivery regions, including the United Kingdom and other territories.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in laboratory services, particularly those specialising in research and food safety. Both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete, as the procurement is open to such organisations. By successfully meeting the requirements of this contract, businesses can expand their operations and contribute to safeguarding public health through enhanced supervision of bivalve molluscs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FS616026 NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORY for Bacterial Contamination of Bivalve Molluscs

Notice Description

The appointed laboratory will carry out the provision of services for the UK National Reference Laboratory for the Bacterial Contamination of Bivalve Molluscs. The NRL for Bacterial contamination of Bivalve Molluscs plays a vital role in protecting consumers from illness that could arise from the consumption of unsafe live bivalve molluscs, by providing specialist advice and technical support to the UK enforcement process

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a084c07a-108c-407e-91c8-b7a43c7c0faf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b07dae4-85f6-43ae-a613-9699f9b74c26
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£454,934 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

CEFAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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