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FS616030 - Provision of Services for the UK NRL: (1) Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (2) Dioxins and PCB's in Feed and Food (3) Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Feed and Food (4) Mycotoxins in Feed and Food (5) Heavy Metals in Feed and Food.

FOOD STANDARDS

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Award

28 Apr 2017 at 14:10

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of services supporting the UK National Reference Laboratories (NRLs) was conducted by the Food Standards Agency. This contract, titled "FS616030 - Provision of Services for the UK NRL," focuses on food safety and falls within the industry category of research and development services. The award was published on 28 April 2017, following a selective procurement method with a contract value of £447,390, covering services related to monitoring substances such as dioxins and heavy metals in food and feed. The contract period is set from 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2019, with the tender period having ended on 24 March 2017.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in food safety analysis, environmental consultancy, and laboratory services to expand their offerings. Companies that have expertise in compliance with food safety regulations and analytical testing would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Engaging with the Food Standards Agency and aligning services with EU food enforcement standards could enhance the prospects for growth in this vital public sector domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FS616030 - Provision of Services for the UK NRL: (1) Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (2) Dioxins and PCB's in Feed and Food (3) Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Feed and Food (4) Mycotoxins in Feed and Food (5) Heavy Metals in Feed and Food.

Notice Description

The UK has a legal obligation (through adopting the Official Food and Feed Controls Regulations 2009) to appoint National Reference Laboratories (NRLs) to aid the work of the EU Reference Laboratories (EURLs). The work of the NRLs is driven by the programme of the respective EURLs. It is a statutory requirement to have NRLs for the corresponding EURL work areas. Core functions and duties of the appointed NRLS are cited in Article 33 of the EC Regulation 882/2004. It is also the role of the NRLs to provide advice and support to the enforcement laboratories and the Competent Authorities to ensure a harmonised approach to food enforcement in the EU.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c7a6cb05-cfa3-463b-b051-b1d647433b7c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5125ae8e-1e22-42b2-bf55-139065c01570
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£447,390 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£447,390 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 1-2 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
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
fsa.procurement@foodstandards.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01904232095

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FERA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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