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FS616024 NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORY for Parasites - Trichinella and Echinoccus

FOOD STANDARDS

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26 Apr 2017 at 13:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency has recently completed a procurement process to establish a National Reference Laboratory for parasitic diseases, specifically Trichinella and Echinococcus, under the title "FS616024 NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORY for Parasites." This contract falls within the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services and is valued at £79,000. The tender period concluded on 28 February 2017, with the contract period commencing on 1 April 2017 and set to expire on 31 March 2019. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, adhering to a restricted procedure, and the services will be required in various regions across the United Kingdom, including North East, London, and Wales.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations specialising in research and development services, particularly those with experience in food safety and parasitology. Businesses that offer consultancy services related to laboratory testing and food enforcement compliance would be particularly well-placed to compete. With the ongoing need for National Reference Laboratories to support EU regulations, suppliers in this field are encouraged to engage with the Food Standards Agency to explore potential collaborations and contribute to the enforcement of food safety standards in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FS616024 NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORY for Parasites - Trichinella and Echinoccus

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
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3f4e5b4-5372-450c-b549-d3877afcfb23
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£79,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Apr 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
01904 232041

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

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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