Tender

Sanitary Surveys & Reviews for Bivalve Mollusc Harvesting in England and Wales

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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Tender

19 Dec 2024 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has initiated a tender process for "Sanitary Surveys & Reviews for Bivalve Mollusc Harvesting in England and Wales." This contract falls under research and development services and related consultancy within the services industry category. The procurement process is at the Tender stage and follows an open procedure (above threshold). The procurement involves conducting sanitary surveys essential for the classification of shellfish production and relaying areas, with a total contract value of £300,000. The complete tender application must be submitted by 31st January 2025, and the contract execution period runs from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. The FSA is based in York, located at 1-2 Peasholme Green, YO1 7PR.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the research and development sector, particularly those specialising in environmental science, marine biology, and related consultancy services. It is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs, providing a substantial growth avenue by engaging in essential public health-related projects. Organisations that excel in field surveys, environmental monitoring, and regulatory consultancy would be ideal contenders for this contract, leveraging their expertise to support the FSA's mandate. The open procurement method ensures a transparent and competitive bidding process, encouraging innovation and high-quality service delivery.

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Notice Title

Sanitary Surveys & Reviews for Bivalve Mollusc Harvesting in England and Wales

Notice Description

The FSA is the competent authority responsible for the classification of live bivalve mollusc (shellfish) production and relaying areas. Where a decision in principle is made to classify; the FSA is obliged to carry out several specific actions collectively termed a sanitary survey. 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ccc4281f-3f70-4fd9-a227-ddbe66b2a77f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f77e5a4e-a4ef-4092-a8f3-cebcb30c9cf3
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 (above 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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
FSA Commercial
Contact Email
fsa.commercial@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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