Tender

Sanitary Surveys & Reviews for Bivalve Mollusc Harvesting in Northern Ireland, and cross-border waters

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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Tender

30 Jan 2025 at 15:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is seeking tenders for a contract to conduct sanitary surveys and reviews for bivalve mollusc harvesting in Northern Ireland, including cross-border waters with the Republic of Ireland. The procurement process is currently at the active tender stage, with a submission deadline of 4th March 2025. The industry category for this procurement is research and development services and related consultancy services. The contract, estimated to be valued at £67,000, will commence on 1st April 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2028. Interested suppliers should register and apply via the Atamis e-sourcing portal.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental research, consultancy, and marine biology services. The open procedure allows small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate, fostering inclusive competition. Businesses with capabilities in sanitary surveys, environmental impact assessments, and cross-border regulatory compliance will be well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially growing their portfolio and gaining valuable public sector experience.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sanitary Surveys & Reviews for Bivalve Mollusc Harvesting in Northern Ireland, and cross-border waters

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. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-acc72e5b-6b34-417c-b735-2a9c3040a145
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/941d532e-921d-462b-8b34-2fe11c9a5eb0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
£67,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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