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National Reference Laboratory for chemical hazards

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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12 Dec 2024 at 15:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency has completed the procurement process for a National Reference Laboratory for chemical hazards. This contract falls under the industry category of Research and Development services and related consultancy services and covers a wide geographical area including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure (above threshold) and has a contract period from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2029. The award was made on 26 October 2024, with a contract value of £324,744.75. Key stakeholders include the Food Standards Agency as the buyer and Fera Science Limited as the supplier.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in chemical hazard research and development. SMEs and organisations from the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors are particularly suited to compete in such tenders. Engaging in this type of contract can provide exposure to a broad market and establish long-term partnerships with distinguished entities such as the Food Standards Agency. Businesses with expertise in delivering high-quality research and development services on an international scale would find this an advantageous proposition.

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Notice Title

National Reference Laboratory for chemical hazards

Notice Description

National Reference Laboratory for chemical hazards

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d6e6ad9e-8b51-485b-b5ee-77142aed6976
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b972efaa-1b26-43d4-bc9a-f5fc9a895184
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£324,744 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£324,744 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FERA SCIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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