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Sanitary Surveys Review NI 25-28

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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06 Aug 2025 at 15:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency, based in York, has awarded a contract for the project titled "Sanitary Surveys Review NI 25-28," which falls under the research and development consultancy services category. This project requires detailed surveys of shellfish zones in Northern Ireland and cross-border waters with the Republic of Ireland. The procurement process, classified under an open procedure method, recorded a tender value of £75,000. The contract was awarded on 10th July 2025 to AQUALICENSE LIMITED. The project began on 1st June 2025 and will continue until 31st March 2028, with the procurement stage currently complete. The main focus area is Northern Ireland, and the effort is commissioned to ensure proper classification of shellfish production zones.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in research services, particularly those focused on environmental and aquatic consultancy, to expand their scope of services and gain expertise in cross-border projects. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises are deemed suitable for this type of contract due to its nature and open procurement method. The project offers the chance to work closely with the Food Standards Agency, potentially positioning businesses to increase their portfolio within the UK public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sanitary Surveys Review NI 25-28

Notice Description

The FSA classifies approximately 32 commercially active zones in approximately 7 shellfish production and relaying areas in Northern Ireland. The number of zones and productions areas are subject to change. The FSA is seeking suppliers to tender for a contract to undertake the initial survey of new production areas and the periodic review of existing areas in Northern Ireland waters and cross-border waters with the Republic of Ireland.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-abd720a8-5dad-47f3-8fa5-bcc11eee1571
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13809ce5-9c69-434f-82b3-83dfb78cbee3
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below 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

73110000 - Research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AQUALICENSE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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