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FS101228 - Nitrate Monitoring of Domestic Leafy Green Vegetables

THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

16 Apr 2020 at 14:21

TenderAmendment

19 Dec 2019 at 11:27

Tender

11 Dec 2019 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency is conducting a procurement process titled "FS101228 - Nitrate Monitoring of Domestic Leafy Green Vegetables" as part of a project to monitor nitrate levels in UK-grown leafy greens, responding to European Commission requirements. This open procedure, classified under research consultancy services, has completed the award stage, with the contract awarded on 17th February 2020 to RSK ADAS Limited for a value of £149,950. The contract period extends from 2nd March 2020 to 1st March 2025, and the tender period concluded on 22nd January 2020.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in environmental monitoring, research, and consultancy services to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the agricultural research sector are particularly well-suited to compete for future tenders. The insights gained from the monitoring process may further enhance their offerings in compliance and sustainability practices across the food industry.

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Notice Title

FS101228 - Nitrate Monitoring of Domestic Leafy Green Vegetables

Notice Description

There has been a long-established European Commission requirement (EC/1258/2011) requesting member states to annually communicate results of nitrate monitoring in leafy green vegetables, and report on the progress of the adoption of codes of good agricultural practice by industry. The survey will monitor tissue nitrate levels in domestically grown leafy green vegetables, providing a snapshot of UK compliance rates with legislative maximum levels set out in Commission Regulation (EU) No 1258/2011 of 2 December 2011 amending Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as regards maximum levels for nitrates in foodstuffs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-df8bc743-5510-4c1e-bbad-8fd59b328315
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4b672be-5716-43a1-a6af-fbe3b7b4ac18
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

73110000 - Research services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£149,950 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£149,950 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2020 - 1 Mar 2025 Over 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
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

RSK ADAS

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