Award

FS616026 NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORY for Foodborne Virus including Bivalve Molluscs

THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jun 2021 at 15:05

Award Notice
Tender

08 Jan 2021 at 14:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the FS616026 National Reference Laboratory for Foodborne Virus, including Bivalve Molluscs, conducted by The Food Standards Agency. This tender falls under the services sector, specifically classified as research laboratory services (CPV 73111000), and is located in England. The tender was published on 8 January 2021, with a submission deadline set for 11 February 2021. Following the tender, the contract was awarded on 16 June 2021, and is scheduled to commence on 1 April 2021, lasting until 31 March 2025. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, indicating broad competition for the contract.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in laboratory services, particularly those offering expertise in food safety and virology. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement has been marked suitable for these types of organisations. By providing essential services to ensure food safety and public health, the right business could not only secure a lucrative contract but also contribute positively to consumer protection efforts in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FS616026 NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORY for Foodborne Virus including Bivalve Molluscs

Notice Description

The appointed laboratory will carry out the provision of services for the UK National Reference Laboratory for Foodborne Viruses. The NRL for Foodborne Viruses plays a vital role in protecting consumers from illness that could arise from the consumption of unsafe foods, by providing specialist advice and technical support to the UK enforcement process for food.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ddf3cb40-59d4-44a6-aa05-62fe4a627188
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a6d27af-c7b1-4d10-93e6-5c6918eea73e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£344,825 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 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
THE 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

CEFAS - CENTRE FOR FISHERIES, AQUACULTURE AND SCIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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