Award

FS616030 NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORY for Food Contaminants

THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

12 Jul 2021 at 12:44

Award Notice
Award

17 Jun 2021 at 08:57

Award Notice
Tender

08 Jan 2021 at 15:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency is seeking tenders for the re-procurement of the UK National Reference Laboratory for Food Contaminants, with a contract period from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2025. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, following an open procedure that concluded with a tender period ending on 11th February 2021. The laboratory will be responsible for various services across multiple lots focusing on contaminants in food, including mycotoxins, metals, and persistent organic pollutants. The contract has been awarded to Fera Science Ltd for £1,337,428.50, as announced on 17th June 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) operating in research laboratory services and food safety sectors. Businesses well-suited to compete would include those specialising in toxicology, environmental science, and food safety testing. Engaging in this procurement could enable companies to expand their service offerings and establish a long-term relationship with a government agency, ultimately supporting their business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FS616030 NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORY for Food Contaminants

Notice Description

This project is to re-procure the contract for the UK National Reference Laboratory for Food Contaminants from the 1st April 2021 for four years (incorporating a two-year break point for review in 2023). The FSA will confirm if they wish to proceed with the break point by variation to the contract, confirming intentions and any changes to the requirement. The appointed laboratory will carry out the provision of services for the UK National Reference Laboratory for Food Contaminants for the following areas in food: - Lot 1 - NRL for Mycotoxins and Plant Toxins in Feed and Food - Lot 2 - NRL for Metals and Nitrogenous Compounds in Feed and Food - Lot 3 - NRL for Processing Contaminants - Lot 4 - NRL for Halogenated Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in Feed and Food - *Lot 5 - NRL for Materials and Articles in Contact with Food

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ac2cfb2e-6bf4-4f24-af8e-c6308c572ff5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cc5e7a3-1e1f-463b-818a-27cd5f4f518d
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
£1,337,428 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jul 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

FERA SCIENCE

Further Information

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