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Contaminants monitoring programme for wild caught fish, crustaceans and cephalopods

THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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22 Apr 2022 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency is conducting a procurement for a contaminants monitoring programme aimed at wild caught fish, crustaceans, and cephalopods. This tender, classified under agricultural and horticultural products, has been awarded with a contract value of £74,787. The contract period is set to commence on 1 April 2022 and will run until 31 March 2023. This procurement process was undertaken as a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, with the tender period ending on 1 February 2022.

This opportunity presents significant potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in food safety, quality control, and environmental monitoring. Businesses equipped with capabilities in sampling, testing, and compliance with food regulations will find this tender particularly relevant, enabling them to contribute to essential public health initiatives while expanding their service offerings in the competitive food industry.

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Notice Title

Contaminants monitoring programme for wild caught fish, crustaceans and cephalopods

Notice Description

On 15 January 2022 a new format of Export Health Certificate comes into force for products of animal origin (POAO) including fishery products for export to the European Union and Northern Ireland. Included in the list of requirements for which the Certifying Officer attributed to the exporting product is: Section II.1.J which states "The fishery products ... have been produced under conditions guaranteeing compliance with the maximum levels for contaminants laid down in Commission Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006." Food Business Operators are already required to ensure that all food placed on the market complies with maximum levels for contaminants lists in 1881/2006, so there is no change in the standards required. However, to supplement the responsibilities of food businesses, and provide confidence to certifying officers in signing these certificates the FSA are proposing to begin a sampling programme for contaminants in wild caught fishery products landed in England and Wales. Similar, but separately run programmes, will be conducted in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bd0a21b1-3ea9-4ffa-b321-57a56eaef669
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de960ee6-d12e-48e3-8a97-0448466f6325
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products


CPV Codes

03100000 - Agricultural and horticultural products

03310000 - Fish, crustaceans and aquatic products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£74,787 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£74,787 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
fsa.procurement@food.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Notice Documents

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